- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat to Madrid will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 19 trains that leave L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for Madrid on Fri, May 15, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 499 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 Fri, May 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.
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06320Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. 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 train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $66.
Distance: 310 miles (499 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $167 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat to Madrid:
A train is $69 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat to Madrid costing on average $117 (€94).
A train is $119 (€96) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat to Madrid costing on average $167 (€134).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
The journey is about 2h 37m faster (3h 2m by train vs 5h 39m by car) and roughly $77 (€62) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 (€39) vs $125 (€101)). 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, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
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 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06060 | On time 5:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 9:02 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 | |
06410 | On time 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 | 3h17 | 11:07 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06016 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 12:02 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 | |
06020 | On time 11:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 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 | |
06014 | On time 1:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 4:37 PM Madrid-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 | |
06160 | On time 3:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 7:12 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 | |
06570 | On time 5:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:42 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 | |
06200 | On time 7:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06610 | Delayed 8:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 9:48 PM 9:48 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06210 | On time 8:35 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 11:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat to Madrid run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 310 miles (499 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 310 miles (499 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
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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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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