There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Margalef by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
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Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Las Borjas Del Campo
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Take the bus from Les Borjas del Campo to Margalef
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Reus
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Take the bus from Reus to Margalef
Train, bus via Reus
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Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Reus
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Take the bus from Reus to Margalef
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to Margalef
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Margalef is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Margalef is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Margalef. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Margalef via Reus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Barcelona and Margalef is 119 km. The road distance is 174.2 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Margalef without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Barcelona to Margalef, including transfers.
Barcelona to Margalef bus services, operated by Hispano Igualadina, depart from Barcelona station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Margalef is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 27m.
Barcelona to Margalef bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Margalef station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Margalef is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Barcelona to Margalef.

- Distance: 119 km
- Duration: 2h 40m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Margalef, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Marsa-Falset every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12 - €15 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Margalef via Reus in around 4h 27m.

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Marsa-Falset
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Las Borjas Del Campo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Reus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

- Phone
- +34 (0) 977 553 680
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Les Borjas del Campo to Margalef
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Reus to Margalef
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat

- Phone
- +34 (0) 902 29 29 00
- atencioalclient@hispanoigualadina.com
- Website
- igualadina.com
Bus from Barcelona to Reus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Schedules at
- igualadina.com
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