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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Jun 22

Cheapest price

$107

Average price

$131

Fastest journey

2 h 37 m

Average duration

2 h 40 m

Trains per day

Distance

503 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.

Fast trains

Of the 15 trains that leave Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for Barcelona on Sun, Jun 22, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .

On Sun, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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.

06161

04:37PM2h37

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

07:14PMBarcelona Sants

$1071One-way

0 transfers

06541

02:12PM2h37

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

04:49PMBarcelona Sants

$1171One-way

0 transfers

06471

07:02AM2h52

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

09:54AMBarcelona Sants

$1171One-way

0 transfers

06571

05:17PM2h37

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

07:54PMBarcelona Sants

$1171One-way

0 transfers

06021

02:42PM2h59

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

05:41PMBarcelona Sants

$1191One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m.

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Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€55 Average price	€92 Average price	€46 Average price Cheapest
3h 18m Average duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 8m Average duration 4h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	10h 9m Average duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 22

Last updated at 11:56 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
06471	On time 5:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	7:54 AM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06081	On time 6:07 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	8:59 AM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06291	On time 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h59	10:21 AM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06501	Delayed 8:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h02	11:04 AM 11:04 AMBarcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06111	On time 9:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	12:14 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06121	On time 10:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	1:14 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06141	On time 12:02 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	2:54 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06541	On time 12:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h37	2:49 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06021	On time 12:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h59	3:41 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06161	On time 2:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h37	5:14 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06571	On time 3:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h37	5:54 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06171	On time 3:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	6:14 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06181	On time 4:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h37	7:09 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06201	On time 6:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	9:14 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06611	On time 7:02 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	9:54 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona

Spain

Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $18 (€15)

Distance

312 miles (503 km)

Average train duration

2h 48m

Cheapest ticket price

$27 (€22)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 30m

First train

04:15

Last train

20:10

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $18 (€15)

Train providers: AVE, Ouigo and Renfe AVLO from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona trains

Find the best trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona with Omio's travel partners AVE, Ouigo and Renfe AVLO from $23 (€19). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe's high-speed train. Check all the AVE schedules and find the cheapest ticket on Omio!

Train information from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona with AVE:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $35
AVE frequency: 12 a day

OUIGO is a low-cost train company based in France. It offers high-speed trains that run between major cities in France, as well as international destinations. The trains are divided into two types: TGV and Intercités. The TGV trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 320 km/h, while the Intercités trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. OUIGO offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi and Premium. Standard tickets are the most affordable, while Flexi and Premium tickets offer more flexibility and additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the OUIGO Lounge. Onboard, passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for OUIGO are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona train information with Ouigo:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $23

Renfe Avlo is a Spanish low-cost high-speed rail service that operates the routes between the cities of Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, and Valencia by the national rail company Renfe. Avlo trains travel at speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All Avlo tickets are in Economy or "Básica" Class.

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona train information with Renfe AVLO:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $31

iryo is a new brand from railway operator ILSA operating in Spain since 2022. iryo uses Frecciarossa 1000 trains which are modern, can travel at up to 360km/h and have a minimal environmental impact. iryo’s. The main classes are: Infinita Class, Singular Café Class, Singular Class, Inicial Class. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way. iryo services also cover Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga.

Iryo from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $32

FAQs: Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona can start from as little as $14 (€11) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona is $67 (€55); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Barcelona from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is on average 2 h 30 min for the 312 mile (503 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona leaves at 4: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona leaves at 7: 10 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona without having to change trains with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, iryo or Renfe AVE INT. There are 30 direct trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, you can take a high-speed train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona with Ouigo or iryo. Overall you can travel with the following companies: AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, iryo or Renfe AVE INT.

For the route from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona you can take a train with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, iryo or Renfe AVE INT. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 10 PM.

A trip to Barcelona from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona including taking a train, bus or flight.

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Popular train stations from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona

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The major train station for departures in Madrid is Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for your trip from Madrid to Barcelona.

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