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Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes
Birthplace museum of Miguel de Cervantes, recreated with period rooms and exhibits that connect visitors with Spain’s most famous writer.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$60
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$106
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 2 m
Trains on Aug 30
34
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 34 trains from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares, including 34 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 474 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, Aug 30 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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06150Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $378.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $378 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $331 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares costing on average $378 (€306).
Other travel options to Alcalá de Henares take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
The journey is about 2h 41m faster (3h 3m by train vs 5h 44m by car) and roughly $35 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€69) vs $120 (€97)). 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 SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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 to Alcalá de Henares trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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07410 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h30 | 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06420 | On time 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h30 | 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06420 | On time 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 | On time 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h25 | 11:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06080 | On time 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h25 | 11:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06012 | Delayed 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h31 | 10:16 AM 10:16 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06012 | Delayed 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h31 | 10:16 AM 10:16 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06500 | On time 10:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
06110 | On time 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h04 | 1:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06020 | On time 11:18 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06020 | On time 11:18 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 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 | |
06320 | On time 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 3:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06014 | Delayed 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06014 | Delayed 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-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 | |
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 | |
06150 | On time 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 5:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06360 | 3:52 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06360 | 3:52 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06180 | 5:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06180 | 5:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06570 | 5:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06570 | 5:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06190 | 6:53 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06190 | 6:53 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06610 | 8:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 11:48 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06610 | 8:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 11:48 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06210 | 8:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 11:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06210 | 8:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 11:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 294 miles (474 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 294 miles (474 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
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Discover the best of Alcalá de Henares — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alcalá de Henares trip today.
Birthplace museum of Miguel de Cervantes, recreated with period rooms and exhibits that connect visitors with Spain’s most famous writer.
Excellent archaeological museum in a former convent, presenting the history of the Madrid region from prehistory to the medieval period.
Interprets Roman Complutum through mosaics, sculptures, and everyday objects, making the ancient roots of Alcalá easy to understand.
Arcaded main square and social heart of the city, lined with historic buildings and ideal for starting any walk through Alcalá.
Iconic colonnaded street in the old center, famous for shopping, architecture, and direct links between key university and civic sights.
Historic square beside the cathedral, quieter than Plaza de Cervantes and rich in medieval atmosphere, monuments, and local character.
Costrada de Alcalá is the city’s signature layered pastry with puff pastry, meringue, cream, and almonds, created by local confectioners and closely tied to Alcalá’s identity.
Rosquillas de Alcalá are flaky puff pastries glazed with a sweet yolk icing. They are a classic local sweet sold in traditional pastry shops across the city.
Almendras garrapiñadas are sugar-coated almonds associated with convent sweet-making in Alcalá. They are a beloved snack and gift with strong local tradition.
Well-known traditional Castilian asador specializing in roast meats and hearty regional dishes in a classic dining room.
Historic restaurant in a former monastery hotel, known for refined Castilian cuisine and an elegant setting in the old town.
Established tavern-restaurant near the historic center, appreciated for tapas, grilled dishes, and a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain: lodging near Madrid can raise costs, but dining, coffee, and local rail fares stay reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up; cafés often just small change.
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Alcalá de Henares Station -> Plaza de Cervantes, Alcalá de Henares
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares 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 Alcalá de Henares, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares trains use the Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Alcalá de Henares train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants 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: 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
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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