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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £32
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £44
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 3 h 2 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 3 h 2 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 15
- 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 £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 15 trains from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport, including 15 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.
062818:50 3h02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 11:52 Barcelona Sants £32 1 One-way 0 changes- 06071
7:22 3h02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 10:24 Barcelona Sants £32 1 One-way 0 changes - 06011
9:57 3h24 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 13:21 Barcelona Sants £42 1 One-way 0 changes - 06015
19:29 3h21 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 22:50 Barcelona Sants £42 1 One-way 0 changes - 06091
9:12 3h17 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 12:29 Barcelona Sants £44 1 One-way 0 changes
- 06281
8:50 3h02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 11:52 Barcelona Sants £32 1 One-way 0 changes - 06071
7:22 3h02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 10:24 Barcelona Sants £32 1 One-way 0 changes - 06151
15:52 3h02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 18:54 Barcelona Sants £45 1 One-way 0 changes - 06081
8:22 3h02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 11:24 Barcelona Sants £44 1 One-way 0 changes - 06161
16:37 3h02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 19:39 Barcelona Sants £44 1 One-way 0 changes
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 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 496 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 496 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 19:10 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport trip
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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, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06021 | 14:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h31 | 18:13 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 06181 | 18:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h12 | 21:44 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 | |
| 07415 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 06091 | 9:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 12:29 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 | |
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FAQs: Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport train
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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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