Figueres and the Dalí Theatre-Museum from Barcelona: train, tickets and hours
How to get to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres from Barcelona by train, what a ticket costs, when it opens and who goes free.
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The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, which Salvador Dalí designed himself in his home town, is one of the classic day trips north of Barcelona. There are two ways by train: the R11 regional to Figueres station in the town centre, or high-speed to Figueres-Vilafant, outside it.
| Train | Arrives at | Journey from Barcelona | Trains a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| R11 regional (from Sants and Passeig de Gràcia) | Figueres, in town | 1 h 51 – 2 h 19 | 21 on weekdays, 17 at weekends |
| Avant / AVE high-speed | Figueres-Vilafant, about 1.5 km out | 53 min – 1 h 05 | About 10–15 |
R11 from the official timetable of 4 July 2026; high-speed from Renfe's journey planner for mid-October 2026. Fares vary by train and date on renfe.com.
Which train
The R11 is slower but lands you in town: the first leaves Sants at 5:56 on weekdays (6:46 at weekends) and the last at 20:46; trains from Passeig de Gràcia leave five minutes after Sants.
High-speed trains halve the journey but stop at Figueres-Vilafant, about a kilometre and a half from the centre; a shuttle bus meets the trains, and there are taxis.
Tickets
General admission starts from €18.50 and reduced from €15.00 (students over 18, ages 9 to 17, Carnet Jove holders, over-65s, visitors with a disability of 33% and a companion, large and single-parent families). Children up to 8 go free. A guided tour costs €26.50 (€23 reduced).
Booking online is advisable but not compulsory. There is no free first Sunday: by Dalí's own wish, the museum is free for everyone on 6 January.
Opening hours
From October to late March the museum opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 18:00: it is closed on Mondays, except on a few holiday Mondays it announces. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing. It closes at 15:00 on 24 December and is closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Also run by the Dalí Foundation
- Portlligat house (Cadaqués): the house where Dalí lived, visited only in small groups with a booked date and time; €15.50 online for house and olive grove. It closes for winter in January and February.
- Púbol castle: Gala's castle, closed from 7 January to late February. It has no public transport; the nearest train station is Flaçà, about 5 km away, then a taxi.
A day in Figueres
- Morning: an early R11 or high-speed train; aim to be at the museum by late morning.
- Midday: the Theatre-Museum, then lunch in town.
- Afternoon: the Rambla and the tourist office on Plaça de l'Escorxador, a few metres from the museum, then the train back.
- How do I get from Barcelona to the Dalí Museum?
- By the R11 regional train from Sants or Passeig de Gràcia to Figueres station (about 2 hours), or by high-speed train to Figueres-Vilafant (about an hour) and a shuttle bus into town.
- How much is a ticket to the Dalí Theatre-Museum?
- General admission from €18.50 and reduced from €15.00 on the official site, checked on 2026-10-12; children up to 8 free.
- Is the Dalí Museum open on Mondays?
- Not from October to late March, except on a few holiday Mondays the museum announces.
- Is the Dalí Museum ever free?
- Yes, for everyone on 6 January, by Dalí's wish. There is no free first Sunday.
Keep reading
Sources
This page cites official and primary sources. If you spot an error, let us know.
- Dalí Theatre-Museum — visit — Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí
- Dalí Museums — FAQs — Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí
- R11 line (Rodalies regional services) — Rodalies de Catalunya
- How to get to Figueres — Ajuntament de Figueres
- Tourist information office — Ajuntament de Figueres
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