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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
- Cheapest price on Nov 15
- €45
- Average ticket price on Nov 15
- €90
- Fastest journey on Nov 15
- 3 h 2 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 15
- 3 h 2 m
- Trains on Nov 15
- 37
- Distance
- 492 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
On Sun, Nov 15, we found 37 trains from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport, including 37 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 492 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, Nov 15 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.
064107:35 AM 3h30 Barcelona Sants 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €45 1 One-way 0 transfers- 07410
7:35 AM 3h30 Barcelona Sants 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €45 1 One-way 0 transfers - 06500
10:40 AM 3h17 Barcelona Sants 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €49 1 One-way 0 transfers - 06540
1:50 PM 3h02 Barcelona Sants 4:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €55 1 One-way 0 transfers 
060129:12 AM 3h28 Barcelona Sants 12:40 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
031604:25 PM 3h02 Barcelona Sants 7:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €74 1 One-way 0 transfers- 03190
7:25 PM 3h02 Barcelona Sants 10:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €103 1 One-way 0 transfers - 03170
5:25 PM 3h02 Barcelona Sants 8:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €103 1 One-way 0 transfers - 03180
6:25 PM 3h02 Barcelona Sants 9:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €103 1 One-way 0 transfers - 06540
1:50 PM 3h02 Barcelona Sants 4:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
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Trains from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 305 miles (492 km) distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 7:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport trip
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Live departures
Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport trains for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03152 | On time 3:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 6:17 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 | |
| 03162 | On time 4:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 7:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03172 | 4:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h18 | 8:16 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 | |
| 06570 | 5:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03182 | On time 6:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 9:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03192 | On time 6:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h37 | 10:17 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 | |
| 06200 | 7:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03310 | 8:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 11:44 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 | |
| Sunday, November 15 | |||||
| 03302 | 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 9:52 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 | |
| 06410 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h30 | 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06080 | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h25 | 11:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03082 | 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 11:44 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03092 | 9:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 12:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06012 | 9:12 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 12:40 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03304 | 9:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h49 | 1:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06500 | 10:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06110 | 10:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h04 | 1:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03112 | 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 2:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06020 | 11:18 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03322 | 12:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 3:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06320 | 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 3:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 09730 | 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 4:18 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06130 | 1:06 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 4:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06014 | 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06540 | 1:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 4:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03308 | 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 5:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06150 | 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 5:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
Most Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport trains use the Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Madrid Barajas Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Barcelona Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants train station facilities and services
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 and drink
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
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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