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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£61
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 2 m
Trains on 18 Sept
20
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 20 trains from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport, including 20 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 496 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£301One-way0 changes
062616:093h26Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:35Barcelona Sants£301One-way0 changes- 060818:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:24Barcelona Sants£391One-way0 changes
- 0641520:103h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes23:28Barcelona Sants£401One-way0 changes
- 0741520:103h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes23:28Barcelona Sants£401One-way0 changes
- 060717:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:24Barcelona Sants£411One-way0 changes
- 060818:223h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:24Barcelona Sants£391One-way0 changes
- 0616116:373h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes19:39Barcelona Sants£1061One-way0 changes
- 0615115:523h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes18:54Barcelona Sants£1021One-way0 changes
- 062818:503h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:52Barcelona Sants£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 496 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £78 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average £41.
A coach is £52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average £78.
Other travel options to Barcelona El Prat Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Coach takes on average 7h 9m.
The journey is about 3h 8m faster (2h 55m by train vs 6h 3m by car) and roughly £50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£41 vs £91). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06151 | 15:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 18:54 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06161 | 16:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 19:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06015 | 19:29 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 22:50 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06415 | 20:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 23:28 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06201 | 20:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 23:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06261 | 6:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h26 | 9:35 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06471 | 6:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 9:45 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06071 | 7:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 10:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06081 | 8:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06281 | 8:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:52 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06501 | 9:31 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h27 | 12:58 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06011 | 9:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h24 | 13:21 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06111 | 11:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 14:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06121 | 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 15:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06541 | 13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 16:44 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport
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Trains from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 18:22. The fastest train covers the 496 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 496 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 18:22 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport trainsiryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo trains will get you between Madrid and Barcelona El Prat Airport from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport 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 El Prat Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Barcelona El Prat Airport
Most Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Barcelona El Prat Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from Madrid city centre
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train station facilities and services
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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