The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 45 trains that leave Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for Barcelona every day 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 503 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.
030817:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:59Barcelona Sants£411One-way0 changes
064716:223h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:45Barcelona Sants£411One-way0 changes
033016:273h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:50Barcelona Sants£411One-way0 changes
0741520:103h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes23:28Barcelona Sants£461One-way0 changes
0641520:103h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes23:28Barcelona Sants£461One-way0 changes
030817:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:59Barcelona Sants£411One-way0 changes
030716:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:59Barcelona Sants£491One-way0 changes
0319118:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes21:59Barcelona Sants£491One-way0 changes
0654113:423h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:44Barcelona Sants£531One-way0 changes
0318117:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes20:59Barcelona Sants£541One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £26.
Distance: 503 km
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Live departures
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06415 | On time 18:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 21:28 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06201 | On time 18:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 21:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 10 April | |||||
06261 | On time 4:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h16 | 7:25 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06471 | On time 4:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 7:45 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03301 | On time 4:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 7:50 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03071 | On time 4:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 7:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06071 | On time 5:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 8:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03073 | On time 5:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 9:11 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03081 | On time 5:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 8:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06081 | On time 6:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 9:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06281 | On time 6:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 9:52 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03091 | On time 6:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h09 | 10:06 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06091 | On time 7:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 10:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03093 | On time 7:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h37 | 11:04 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06501 | On time 7:31 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h27 | 10:58 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06011 | On time 7:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 11:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03303 | On time 8:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 11:44 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06111 | On time 9:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 12:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03113 | Delayed 9:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 13:11 13:11Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06121 | On time 10:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 13:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03123 | 10:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h42 | 14:09 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
09725 | On time 10:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h29 | 14:19 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03131 | On time 11:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 14:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06541 | On time 11:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 14:44 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03141 | On time 11:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 14:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03143 | On time 12:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h22 | 15:49 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06021 | On time 12:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h24 | 16:06 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03151 | On time 12:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 15:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03305 | On time 13:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h47 | 17:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06151 | On time 13:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 16:54 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03161 | On time 13:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 16:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06571 | On time 14:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 17:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03163 | On time 14:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 17:44 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06161 | On time 14:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 17:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03171 | On time 14:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 17:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06171 | On time 15:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h20 | 18:42 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03373 | On time 15:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 19:11 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03181 | On time 15:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 18:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03183 | On time 16:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h22 | 19:49 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06181 | On time 16:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h03 | 19:35 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03191 | On time 16:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 19:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06013 | On time 17:29 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 20:46 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03309 | On time 17:34 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h46 | 21:20 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona
Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 503 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 503 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 20:07 |
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FAQs: Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Lasarte
- El Nacional
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- €1
- Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
- Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
- Casa Fuster Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and Rodalies trains
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Hall 3: FGC services
- Metro: Line 2, Line 3, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- FGC: Lines S1, S2, S5, S55
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