The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 4 trains that leave Barcelona Estació de França for Madrid Chamartín on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.








Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €42.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€59 Average price | €85 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:05 PM Barcelona Estació de França | 2h53 | 9:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 5:55 AM Barcelona Estació de França | 2h37 | 8:32 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Barcelona Estació de França | 3h19 | 9:19 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Barcelona Estació de França | 3h19 | 3:19 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín
Trains from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín run on average 30 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 19:05 |
Train companies: Renfe, iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín trainsRenfe, iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo trains will get you between Barcelona Estació de França and Madrid Chamartín from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Ouigo
FAQs: Trains from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín 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 Chamartín, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

