- Must visit
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 18 trains that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on Sun, May 31, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 495 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 Sun, May 31 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.
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06320Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $55.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $115 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $115 (€92).
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
The journey is about 3h 47m faster (2h 38m by train vs 6h 25m by car) and roughly $76 (€62) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 (€39) vs $125 (€100)). 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, Ouigo Spain, SNCF OUIGO, AVE.
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 El Prat Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06500 | On time 10:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06110 | On time 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h04 | 1:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06020 | On time 11:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06320 | On time 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 3:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06014 | On time 1:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06540 | Delayed 1:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 2:52 PM 2:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06150 | On time 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 5:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06160 | On time 3:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 7:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06180 | On time 5:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06570 | On time 5:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06190 | On time 6:53 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06200 | On time 7:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06610 | Delayed 8:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 9:48 PM 9:48 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
06410 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h30 | 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
07410 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h30 | 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06080 | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 11:07 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06016 | 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 12:02 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 7:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trip today.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró.
Madrid’s flagship fine art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. One of Europe’s essential museum visits.
A major art museum covering European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, and visiting gardens, monuments, and the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s grand historic square, surrounded by arcaded buildings and closely linked to the city’s Habsburg-era core.
The symbolic center of Madrid, known for the Kilómetro Cero marker, lively atmosphere, and major city landmarks.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with central Madrid bars and a beloved local snack.
Madrid's emblematic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city's most iconic dishes.
A rich traditional stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a paprika-based sauce, strongly linked to old Madrid tavern cooking.
Established seafood restaurant with a refined atmosphere, known for high-quality fish and shellfish prepared in classic Spanish style.
Historic restaurant famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian cuisine in a classic old-world setting. One of Madrid's most famous dining institutions.
Celebrated traditional restaurant known for huevos rotos and upscale tavern cooking, popular with both locals and notable visitors.
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Transport is good value; central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxis.
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