Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 30 m
Average
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
504 km
Of the 41 trains that leave Madrid for Barcelona every day 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 312 miles |
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Average train duration | 2 h 30 min |
Average train ticket price | £65 (€73) |
Train frequency | 10 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
Train providers | AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, iryo or Renfe Regional Exprés |
Trains from Madrid to Barcelona cover the 312 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 30 min with our travel partners like AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, iryo or Renfe Regional Exprés. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £65, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £4. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
AVE, Ouigo and Renfe AVLO trains will get you to Barcelona from Madrid from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
OUIGO is a low-cost train company based in France. It offers high-speed trains that run between major cities in France, as well as international destinations. The trains are divided into two types: TGV and Intercités. The TGV trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 320 km/h, while the Intercités trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. OUIGO offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi and Premium. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Flexi and Premium tickets offer more flexibility and additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the OUIGO Lounge. Onboard, passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for OUIGO are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
Ouigo from Madrid to Barcelona train information:
When departing from Madrid, you have various train station options to start your route from including Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Madrid Chamartín. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your trip in train stations like Barcelona Sants and Barcelona Estació de França.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 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.
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