The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
31
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 £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 31 trains that leave Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for Barcelona Sants every day 31 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.
0615115:523h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes18:54Barcelona Sants£391One-way0 changes
0657116:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:24Barcelona Sants£411One-way0 changes
0654113:423h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:44Barcelona Sants£451One-way0 changes
065019:313h27Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:58Barcelona Sants£451One-way0 changes
030838:273h17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:44Barcelona Sants£451One-way0 changes
060818:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:24Barcelona Sants£481One-way0 changes
0616116:373h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:39Barcelona Sants£461One-way0 changes
060717:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:24Barcelona Sants£591One-way0 changes
0615115:523h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes18:54Barcelona Sants£391One-way0 changes
062818:503h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:52Barcelona Sants£531One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 train costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 502 km
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3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03191 | On time 18:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 21:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06013 | On time 19:29 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 22:46 Barcelona 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 | |
07415 | 20:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06201 | Delayed 20:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 21:39 21:39Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03201 | On time 20:30 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 23:47 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 30 May | |||||
06471 | Delayed 6:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 7:45 7:45Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03311 | 6:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h29 | 9:56 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06071 | Delayed 7:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 8:24 8:24Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03073 | 7:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 11:11 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 | 11:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 15:11 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06121 | 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 15:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
09725 | 12:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h29 | 16:19 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06541 | 13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 16:44 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06021 | 14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h24 | 18:06 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03305 | 15:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h47 | 19:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06151 | 15:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 18:54 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06571 | 16:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 19:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03163 | 16:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 19:44 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06161 | 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06171 | 17:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h20 | 20:42 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03373 | 17:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 21:11 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03183 | 18:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h22 | 21:49 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06181 | 18:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h03 | 21:35 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 36 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 4:22 |
Last train 19:56 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
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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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