- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
Kč935
Average price
Kč935
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
511 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid will cost around Kč935 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč935.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barcelona Beach Festival for Madrid on Thu, Aug 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct trains cover the 511 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from Kč646. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč646, and a flight costs an average of Kč1421.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč935 Average price Cheapest | Kč960 Average price | Kč2040 Average price | Kč2622 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid:
A train is Kč24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid costing on average Kč960.
A train is Kč1105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid costing on average Kč2040.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Flight takes on average 7h 45m.
The journey is about 3h 24m faster (2h 55m by train vs 6h 19m by car) and roughly Kč1686 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč935 vs Kč2622). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:05 AM Barcelona Beach Festival | 3h02 | 9:07 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at Kč646 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 317 miles (511 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 317 miles (511 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč646 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
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Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona Beach Festival to Madrid trains use the Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona Beach Festival and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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