4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
504 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Barcelona will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
Of the 36 trains that leave Madrid for Barcelona on Fri, Apr 03, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct trains cover the 504 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 .
On Fri, Apr 03 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.
065714:22 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:24 PMBarcelona Sants€431One-way0 transfers- 074158:10 PM3h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:28 PMBarcelona Sants€451One-way0 transfers
- 065411:42 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:44 PMBarcelona Sants€451One-way0 transfers
- 064158:10 PM3h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:28 PMBarcelona Sants€451One-way0 transfers
061715:22 PM3h20Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:42 PMBarcelona Sants€461One-way0 transfers
- 065714:22 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:24 PMBarcelona Sants€431One-way0 transfers
- 065411:42 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:44 PMBarcelona Sants€451One-way0 transfers
- 061614:37 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:39 PMBarcelona Sants€461One-way0 transfers
- 061513:52 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:54 PMBarcelona Sants€461One-way0 transfers
- 060717:22 AM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:24 AMBarcelona Sants€661One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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 bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €28.
Distance: 504 km
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€47 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €133 Average price |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona trains for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06281 | On time 6:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 9:52 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06011 | On time 7:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 11:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06111 | On time 9:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 12:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06121 | On time 10:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 1:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
 03131 | On time 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 2:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06541 | On time 11:42 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 2:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06021 | On time 12:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h24 | 4:06 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03305 | On time 1:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h47 | 5:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06151 | On time 1:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 4:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03161 | On time 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 4:59 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06571 | On time 2:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 5:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03163 | On time 2:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 5:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06161 | On time 2:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 5:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06171 | On time 3:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h20 | 6:42 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03183 | On time 4:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h22 | 7:49 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06181 | On time 4:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h03 | 7:35 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06013 | On time 5:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 8:46 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06415 | On time 6:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 9:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06201 | On time 6:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 9:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
| 06261 | On time 4:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h16 | 7:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06471 | On time 4:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 7:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03301 | On time 4:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06071 | On time 5:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 8:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03073 | On time 5:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 9:11 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Barcelona
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Trains from Madrid to Barcelona run on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 504 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 504 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
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Trains from Madrid to Barcelona
RENFE Spain operate AVE high-speed trains from Madrid to Barcelona seven days a week. This direct route takes around 2.5 hours. The first departure is just before 6:00 a.m., with trains then leaving roughly half-hourly until 8:00 p.m.
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Trains from Madrid to Barcelona: Departing
Madrid Puerta de Atocha Station is centrally located within easy walking distance of the historic Madrid centre and its major art galleries. This attractive old station, with its soaring façade, contains a tropical garden and a pond full of terrapins. Madrid has one of the best public transport systems in the world and the second largest Underground network after London, so getting around the city by Metro, bus or Cercania train is easy. Puerta de Atocha is on Line 1 of the Metro and well served by local buses and taxis. Night buses, known as Búhos (owls), run every twenty minutes.
Trains from Madrid to Barcelona: Arriving
Trains from Madrid to Barcelona arrive at Barcelona Sants Station, which is to the South-West of the city and a ten-minute Metro ride on Lines 5 or 3 into the historic centre. Barcelona has an efficient and well-integrated transport system, with tickets that cover trains, buses and Metros. There is a night bus service and taxi ranks are located outside Sants Station.
Barcelona with its distinct barrios is full of history, architecture and culture, as well as having a lively night-life. The stunning architecture of Gaudí can be seen around the town, while The Rambla, a famous thoroughfare, is the place to meet and enjoy a drink with friends, or simply to sit and watch the world go by.
FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Barcelona 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Madrid to Barcelona
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Lasarte
- El Nacional
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- €1
- Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
- Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
- Casa Fuster Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and Rodalies trains
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Hall 3: FGC services
- Metro: Line 2, Line 3, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- FGC: Lines S1, S2, S5, S55
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