The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Sants to Madrid
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 46 trains that leave Barcelona Sants for Madrid every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 502 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 1 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.
0621020:283h24Barcelona Sants23:52Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£361One-way0 changes
060807:503h25Barcelona Sants11:15Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£381One-way0 changes
064107:353h30Barcelona Sants11:05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£381One-way0 changes
0611010:453h04Barcelona Sants13:49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£411One-way0 changes
0650010:403h17Barcelona Sants13:57Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£411One-way0 changes
0314014:253h01Barcelona Sants17:26Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£671One-way0 changes
030606:203h02Barcelona Sants9:22Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£531One-way0 changes
060707:053h02Barcelona Sants10:07Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£501One-way0 changes
0657017:403h02Barcelona Sants20:42Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£1171One-way0 changes
030808:253h02Barcelona Sants11:27Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes£1071One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Barcelona Sants to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 502 km
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price | £172 Average Price |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03192 | Delayed 16:56 18:40Barcelona Sants | 3h37 | 20:33 20:33Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06390 | On time 18:46 Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 22:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03190 | On time 19:25 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 22:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06200 | On time 19:40 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 22:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03310 | On time 20:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 23:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03052 | On time 5:40 Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 8:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06060 | On time 5:45 Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 9:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03062 | On time 5:50 Barcelona Sants | 3h50 | 9:40 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03060 | On time 6:20 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 9:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03302 | On time 6:35 Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 9:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03070 | On time 7:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06070 | On time 7:05 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:07 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03662 | On time 7:27 Barcelona Sants | 3h10 | 10:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06410 | On time 7:35 Barcelona Sants | 3h30 | 11:05 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06080 | On time 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 3h25 | 11:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03082 | On time 8:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 11:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03080 | On time 8:25 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 11:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06012 | Delayed 8:45 Barcelona Sants | 3h31 | 10:16 10:16Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03092 | Delayed 9:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 10:24 10:24Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03304 | On time 9:55 Barcelona Sants | 3h49 | 13:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06500 | On time 10:40 Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 13:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06110 | On time 10:45 Barcelona Sants | 3h04 | 13:49 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03112 | Delayed 11:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 12:17 12:17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06020 | 11:18 Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03122 | 12:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 15:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06320 | 12:14 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 15:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
09730 | 12:50 Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 16:18 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06014 | 13:13 Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03130 | 13:27 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 16:29 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06540 | 13:50 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 16:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03308 | 14:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 17:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03140 | 14:25 Barcelona Sants | 3h01 | 17:26 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06150 | 14:50 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 17:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03152 | 15:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 18:17 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03150 | 15:25 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 18:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06360 | 15:52 Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 19:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03162 | 16:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 19:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03160 | 16:25 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 19:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03172 | 16:58 Barcelona Sants | 3h18 | 20:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06180 | 17:20 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 20:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03170 | 17:25 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 20:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
06570 | 17:40 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 20:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03182 | 18:00 Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 21:44 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03180 | 18:25 Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 21:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
03192 | 18:40 Barcelona Sants | 3h37 | 22:17 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Sants to Madrid
Trains from Barcelona Sants to Madrid run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 19:35 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo from Barcelona Sants to Madrid trainsiryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo trains will get you between Barcelona Sants and Madrid from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barcelona Sants to Madrid train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants to Madrid 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona Sants and Madrid
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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