The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 43 trains that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Barcelona every day 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 492 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.
064716:223h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:45Barcelona Sants£381One-way0 changes
062616:093h26Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:35Barcelona Sants£451One-way0 changes
030636:273h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:50Barcelona Sants£451One-way0 changes
065019:313h27Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:58Barcelona Sants£501One-way0 changes
060119:573h24Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes13:21Barcelona Sants£521One-way0 changes
060818:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:24Barcelona Sants£621One-way0 changes
030716:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:59Barcelona Sants£931One-way0 changes
0654113:423h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:44Barcelona Sants£591One-way0 changes
030817:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:59Barcelona Sants£801One-way0 changes
0314113:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:59Barcelona Sants£1071One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 492 km
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3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06261 | Delayed 6:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h26 | 7:35 7:35Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03301 | Delayed 6:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h08 | 7:24 7:24Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03063 | Delayed 6:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 7:50 7:50Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03071 | On time 6:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 9:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06071 | Delayed 7:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 8:24 8:24Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03073 | Delayed 7:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 9:11 9:11Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03081 | On time 7:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 10:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06081 | On time 8:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03083 | Delayed 8:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 9:44 9:44Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06281 | On time 8:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:52 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03091 | Delayed 8:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h09 | 10:06 10:06Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03093 | On time 9:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h37 | 13:04 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06501 | Delayed 9:31 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h27 | 10:58 10:58Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06011 | Delayed 9:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 11:14 11:14Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03303 | Delayed 10:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 11:44 11:44Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06111 | Delayed 11:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 12:39 12:39Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03113 | Delayed 11:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 13:11 13:11Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06121 | On time 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 15:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03123 | Delayed 12:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h48 | 14:15 14:15Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
09725 | On time 12:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h29 | 16:19 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06541 | Delayed 13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 14:44 14:44Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03141 | Delayed 13:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 14:59 14:59Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03143 | Delayed 14:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h22 | 15:49 15:49Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06021 | On time 14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h24 | 18:06 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03151 | On time 14:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 17:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03305 | On time 15:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h47 | 19:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06151 | Delayed 15:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 16:54 16:54Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03161 | On time 15:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 18:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06571 | Delayed 16:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 17:24 17:24Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03163 | On time 16:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 19:44 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06161 | Delayed 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 17:39 17:39Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03171 | On time 16:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 19:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06171 | Delayed 17:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h20 | 18:42 18:42Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03173 | Delayed 17:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 19:11 19:11Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03181 | Delayed 17:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 18:59 18:59Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03183 | Delayed 18:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h22 | 19:49 19:49Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06181 | On time 18:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h03 | 21:35 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03191 | On time 18:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 21:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06015 | Delayed 19:29 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 20:50 20:50Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03309 | On time 19:34 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h46 | 23:20 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06415 | Delayed 20:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 21:28 21:28Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03201 | On time 20:30 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 23:47 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona
Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 492 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 492 km |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 19:56 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona trainsiryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Ouigo Spain, Renfe AVLO trains will get you between Madrid Barajas Airport and Barcelona from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid Barajas Airport and Barcelona
- 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
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