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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$134
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$177
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 2 m
Trains on Aug 30
21
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona 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 to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around $177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 21 trains from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, including 21 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 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 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.
074107:35 AM3h30Barcelona Sants11:05 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1341One-way0 transfers- 064207:35 AM3h30Barcelona Sants11:05 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1341One-way0 transfers
033108:00 PM3h44Barcelona Sants11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1381One-way0 transfers
060807:50 AM3h25Barcelona Sants11:15 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1501One-way0 transfers- 062108:28 PM3h24Barcelona Sants11:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1531One-way0 transfers
- 031705:25 PM3h02Barcelona Sants8:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2051One-way0 transfers
- 061805:20 PM3h02Barcelona Sants8:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2481One-way0 transfers
- 0632012:14 PM3h02Barcelona Sants3:16 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1651One-way0 transfers
- 061502:50 PM3h02Barcelona Sants5:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1661One-way0 transfers
- 065705:40 PM3h02Barcelona Sants8:42 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1841One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m 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 to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $52 (€42).
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
The journey is about 3h 12m faster (3h 26m by train vs 6h 38m by car) and roughly $75 (€61) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($52 (€42) vs $126 (€102)). 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, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03062 | On time 5:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h50 | 9:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03302 | On time 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 9:52 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06070 | On time 7:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:07 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 | |
| 06012 | Delayed 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h31 | 10:16 AM 10:16 AMMadrid-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 | |
| 03322 | On time 12:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 3:44 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 | |
| 03308 | On time 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 5:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06350 | Delayed 2:12 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h15 | 3:27 PM 3:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06360 | On time 3:52 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03172 | On time 4:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h18 | 8:16 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 | |
| 03192 | On time 6:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h37 | 10:17 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 | |
| 03310 | On time 8:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 11:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
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Trains from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, 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 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 6:28 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trainsiryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo trains will get you between Barcelona and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from $16 (€13). 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 to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Most Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains use the Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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.
Getting to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from Madrid city centre
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train station facilities and services
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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