Saint-Étienne to Barcelona by train
Barcelona lies 484 km (301 mi) south-west of Saint-Étienne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 1 min at the speeds typical of France and Spain rail, over roughly 591 km (367 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Saint-Étienne | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Spain |
| Population | 176,280 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux, Gare de Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse, Gare de Saint-Etienne-Bellevue | none listed |
| Postal codes | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 | 08001–08080 |
What changes when you arrive in Barcelona
Crossing from France into Spain: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book trains from Saint-Étienne to Barcelona
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Staying in Barcelona
Our booking partner lists 3,733+ places to stay in Barcelona (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 889 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (470), and 51 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,110,769 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barcelona from Saint-Étienne?
484 km (301 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Saint-Étienne; by road roughly 591 km (367 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelona by train?
About 3 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Étienne and Barcelona?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Barcelona?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Barcelona?
Our booking partner lists 3,733+ places to stay in Barcelona, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.