The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants 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 Sants will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 43 trains that leave Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for Barcelona Sants 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 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 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£361One-way0 changes
030817:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:59Barcelona Sants£381One-way0 changes
033016:163h14Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:30Barcelona Sants£391One-way0 changes
030636:273h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:50Barcelona Sants£391One-way0 changes
065019:313h27Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:58Barcelona Sants£411One-way0 changes
030817:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:59Barcelona Sants£381One-way0 changes
0654113:423h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:44Barcelona Sants£451One-way0 changes
060818:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:24Barcelona Sants£461One-way0 changes
0657116:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:24Barcelona Sants£501One-way0 changes
0314113:573h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:59Barcelona Sants£511One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants 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 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £25.
Distance: 502 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£41 Average Price | £120 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants trains for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
03173 | 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 | |
06415 | On time 18:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 21:28 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03201 | On time 18:30 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 21:47 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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06261 | On time 4:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h16 | 7:25 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03301 | On time 4:16 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h14 | 7:30 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06471 | On time 4:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 7:45 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03063 | 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 | |
03083 | On time 6:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 9:44 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 | 9:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 13:11 Barcelona 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 | |
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 20:07 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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FAQs: Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants 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 Sants, 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 Sants
- 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
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