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Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Barcelona
Cheapest
on 08 Dec
£40
Average
on 08 Dec
£42
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheapest
06:052h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes08:35Barcelona Sants
£401One-way
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11:252h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes14:10Barcelona Sants
£411One-way
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06:402h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes09:10Barcelona Sants
£421One-way
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21:152h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes00:00Barcelona Sants
£431One-way
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06:152h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes08:45Barcelona Sants
£441One-way
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Train timetable Madrid to Barcelona
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Iryo
06:052h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes08:35Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVLO
06:152h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes08:45Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
06:302h50
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes09:20Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
06:402h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes09:10Barcelona Sants
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SNCF OUIGO
07:052h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes09:50Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
07:252h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes09:55Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
07:303h12
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:42Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
08:352h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:05Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
09:002h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:30Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
09:162h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:01Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
09:303h07
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:37Barcelona Sants
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SNCF OUIGO
10:052h55
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes13:00Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
11:252h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes14:10Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
11:303h12
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes14:42Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
12:252h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes15:10Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
13:202h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:05Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE INT
13:252h57
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:22Barcelona Sants
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SNCF OUIGO
14:152h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes16:45Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
14:252h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes17:10Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
15:252h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes18:10Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
15:303h12
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes18:42Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
16:402h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:10Barcelona Sants
0 changes
SNCF OUIGO
17:202h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:50Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
17:252h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes20:10Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
17:303h12
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes20:42Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVLO
18:002h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes20:30Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
18:302h50
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes21:20Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
18:352h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes21:05Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
19:002h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes21:30Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
19:252h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes22:10Barcelona Sants
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Iryo
20:352h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes23:05Barcelona Sants
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Renfe AVE
20:403h15
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes23:55Barcelona Sants
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SNCF OUIGO
21:002h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes23:45Barcelona Sants
0 changes
Iryo
21:152h45
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes00:00Barcelona Sants
0 changes
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Train times from Madrid to Barcelona
Fastest Journey
on 08 Dec
2 h
30 m
Average
on 08 Dec
2 h
44 m
Trains per day
on 08 Dec
34
Distance
504 km
Of the 34 trains that leave Madrid for Barcelona every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Fastest
19:002h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes21:30Barcelona Sants
£1131One-way
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Fastest
09:002h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:30Barcelona Sants
£851One-way
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20:352h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes23:05Barcelona Sants
£621One-way
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Fastest
16:402h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:10Barcelona Sants
£531One-way
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Fastest
08:352h30
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:05Barcelona Sants
£681One-way
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ExpensiveI have traveled from Madrid to Barcelona several tines using AVE and the experience has always been nice good. The trains are very fast and you arrive to Barcelona in less than 3h. Also, the trains are very new and clean. You can choose the silence car if you want to be quiet. There is also a bar inside the train. The price of the tickets is a little bit expensive compared to travelling by bus but it is worth it. It takes 6 more hours if you go by bus.
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Need to changeComfortHygieneAbout a month ago, I took a trip with Deutsche Bahn from Madrid to Barcelona. The staff on the train were very friendly. They were always smiling. The volume on the train was optimal. The train also arrived in Barcelona on time. Unfortunately, there were many changes of trains, which made the journey difficult. The seats were not comfortable and I could see old coffee stains or food remains. The toilets were also not cleaned and stank. Overall, a satisfactory journey.
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Overview: Train from Madrid to Barcelona
 Distance | 312 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 2 h 30 min |
 Average train ticket price | £36 (€40) |
 Train frequency | 19 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 19 direct trains a day |
 Train companies | Renfe, Renfe AVE, Renfe AVE INT, Renfe AVLO, Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, SNCF OUIGO, iryo |
Trains from Madrid to Barcelona cover the 312 miles long route taking on average 2 h 30 min with our travel partners like Renfe, Renfe AVE, Renfe AVE INT, Renfe AVLO, Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, SNCF OUIGO, iryo. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £17, but the average price of train tickets is £36. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid Atocha Cercanias and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
Train providers: Renfe, Renfe AVE, Renfe AVE INT, Renfe AVLO, Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, SNCF OUIGO, iryo trains Madrid to Barcelona
Renfe trains will get you between Madrid and Barcelona from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Renfe is Spain’s national train provider operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travellers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Madrid to Barcelona trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
FAQs: Madrid to Barcelona train
FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Barcelona.
Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Barcelona can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Barcelona is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Madrid to Barcelona train travel time is 2 h 30 min for the 312 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Madrid to Barcelona leaves at 05: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Madrid to Barcelona leaves at 20: 15.
Yes, there are 19 direct trains a day from Madrid to Barcelona with Renfe AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVE INT or Iryo. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Take the Madrid to Barcelona train with Renfe, Renfe AVE, Renfe AVE INT, Renfe AVLO, Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, SNCF OUIGO, iryo. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Barcelona from Madrid as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 15.
When departing from Madrid, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Madrid Atocha Cercanias, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Madrid Chamartín. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your journey in train stations like Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Passeig De Gracia and Barcelona.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid Atocha Cercanias, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Barcelona from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Madrid to Barcelona is September.
Yes, you can take a train between Madrid and Barcelona.
Important Stations and Airports for this connection
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Madrid Atocha Cercanias is the most popular Madrid railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Madrid for your journey to Barcelona.
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Mon - Sun: 10: 00 - 20: 00Public transport options for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
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
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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