Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport train with SNCF OUIGO

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£58

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£106

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

3 h 2 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

3 h 2 m

Trains on 18 Sept

19

Distance

483 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 19 trains from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, including 19 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 483 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • iryo06210
    20:283h24
    Barcelona Sants
    23:52Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    £581One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF OUIGO06610
    20:203h28
    Barcelona Sants
    23:48Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    £581One-way
    0 changes
  • iryo06060
    5:453h17
    Barcelona Sants
    9:02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    £611One-way
    0 changes
  • iryo06320
    12:143h02
    Barcelona Sants
    15:16Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    £791One-way
    0 changes
  • iryo06190
    18:533h17
    Barcelona Sants
    22:10Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    £821One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £201.

Distance: 483 km

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Flight
Coach
Driving

£54

Average Price

£201

Average Price

£32

Average Price

Cheapest

£90

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 27m

Average total duration

2h 27m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

8h 12m

Average total duration

7h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 35m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is a coach with an average price of £32.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport:

A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average £54.

A coach is £169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average £201.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 2m.

Coach takes on average 7h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona El Prat Airport and Madrid Barajas Airport including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 33m faster (3h 2m by train vs 5h 35m by car) and roughly £37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£54 vs £90). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
iryo060605:45 Barcelona Sants
3h17
9:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo060707:05 Barcelona Sants
3h02
10:07 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo060807:50 Barcelona Sants
3h25
11:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo060128:45 Barcelona Sants
3h31
12:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0611010:45 Barcelona Sants
3h04
13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0602011:18 Barcelona Sants
3h24
14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0632012:14 Barcelona Sants
3h02
15:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0601413:13 Barcelona Sants
3h24
16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
SNCF OUIGO0654013:50 Barcelona Sants
3h02
16:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0615014:50 Barcelona Sants
3h02
17:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0636015:52 Barcelona Sants
3h24
19:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0618017:20 Barcelona Sants
3h02
20:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
SNCF OUIGO0657017:40 Barcelona Sants
3h02
20:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0619018:53 Barcelona Sants
3h17
22:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0620019:40 Barcelona Sants
3h02
22:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
SNCF OUIGO0661020:20 Barcelona Sants
3h28
23:48 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect
iryo0621020:28 Barcelona Sants
3h24
23:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport trains with Omio?

iryo as well as SNCF OUIGO or AVE offer trains services from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

Why book with Omio vs iryo?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for iryo, but also compare tickets for the likes of SNCF OUIGO or AVE to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare iryo with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Raileurope?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of SNCF OUIGO or AVE to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport

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Trains from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 483 km distance in 2h 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance
483 km
Average train duration
3h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Trains per day
18
Direct trains
18
Fastest train
2h 37m
First train
3:45
Last train
18:28
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15

Train companies: iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport trainsiryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE trains will get you between Barcelona El Prat Airport and Madrid Barajas Airport from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

iryo

About
iryo is a new brand from railway operator ILSA operating in Spain since 2022. iryo uses Frecciarossa 1000 trains which are modern, can travel at up to 360km/h and have a minimal environmental impact. iryo’s Frecciarossa trains have different classes, all of which come with free unlimited WiFi, power sockets, toilets and an onboard entertainment portal where you can watch films and TV series. The main classes are: Infinita Class, Singular Café Class, Singular Class, Inicial Class. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way. iryo services also cover Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average iryo Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest iryo Price
£27
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (36x56x26cm) and 1 handbag (36x30x10cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead compartments and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with Mediterranean cuisine, at-seat service in both classes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free. Large dogs need paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about iryo

AVE

About
Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe’s high-speed trains. AVE connects major cities across Spain at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), offering a fast and smooth travel experience. Ticket options include Promo, Promo+, and Flexible fares to suit different budgets, along with discount cards such as the Gold Card and +Renfe Youth 50 Card for eligible travelers. AVE trains feature modern amenities including comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering, making them a convenient and enjoyable way to travel across Spain.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. At-seat service in Preferente (First) Class
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone
Learn more about AVE

SNCF OUIGO

About
SNCF OUIGO is a low-cost train service launched in 2013 by SNCF, the French national railway company. It offers budget-friendly travel on both high-speed (Ouigo Grande Vitesse) and conventional (Ouigo Vitesse Classique) lines in France, and also to Belgium and Spain. OUIGO trains are characterized by a \no-frills\" approach, featuring a single class of seating and minimal onboard amenities to keep ticket prices low. While the high-speed services utilize specially reconfigured TGV trains, Ouigo Vitesse Classique uses older locomotive-hauled rolling stock for even cheaper fares on slower routes."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF OUIGO Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest SNCF OUIGO Price
£20
SNCF OUIGO frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (max 36x27x15cm) and 1 small bag included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by OUIGO
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation mandatory and included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers (max 45x30x25cm) for €5. Large dogs not allowed except guide dogs

FAQs: Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £36.
The train journey from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport covers a distance of 483 km and takes approximately 3h 2m. Trains run 17 per day.
The train distance from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is 483 km.
The first train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport leaves at 3:45.
The last train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport departs at 18:35.
Trains from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport run approximately 17 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
Yes, there is a direct train between Barcelona El Prat Airport and Madrid Barajas Airport. The service operates 17 times per day, provided by SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
To get from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is not particularly scenic, as it primarily travels through urban and industrial areas.
A day trip from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is not feasible, as the journey takes 3h 2m. However, with a frequency of 16 per day for trains, you have multiple travel options. The distance is 483 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

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