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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€34
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€44
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
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 €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 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.
6:50 AM2h52Barcelona Estació de França9:42 AMMadrid Chamartín€341One-way0 transfers
4:35 AM3h17Barcelona Estació de França7:52 AMMadrid Chamartín€401One-way0 transfers- 5:50 AM3h17Barcelona Estació de França9:07 AMMadrid Chamartín€571One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 AM2h52Barcelona Estació de França9:42 AMMadrid Chamartín€341One-way0 transfers
- 5:50 AM3h17Barcelona Estació de França9:07 AMMadrid Chamartín€571One-way0 transfers
- 4:35 AM3h17Barcelona Estació de França7:52 AMMadrid Chamartín€401One-way0 transfers
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 an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €297.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€79 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €297 Average price | €131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín:
A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín costing on average €79.
A bus is €256 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín costing on average €297.
Other travel options to Madrid Chamartín take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
The journey is about 3h 2m faster (3h 22m by train vs 6h 24m by car) and roughly €51 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€79 vs €131). 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 AVE, iryo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:55 PM Barcelona Estació de França | 3h17 | 5:12 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:40 PM Barcelona Estació de França | 3h02 | 9:42 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 PM Barcelona Estació de França | 3h19 | 10:19 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| 4:35 AM Barcelona Estació de França | 3h17 | 7:52 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:50 AM Barcelona Estació de França | 3h17 | 9:07 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 AM Barcelona Estació de França | 2h52 | 9:42 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of iryo to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín
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Trains from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:00, the last at 18:28. The fastest train covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 9:00 AM |
Last train 6:28 PM |
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Train companies: AVE, iryo from Barcelona Estació de França to Madrid Chamartín trainsAVE, iryo trains will get you between Barcelona Estació de França and Madrid Chamartín from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
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