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

Showing times and prices for Jul 19

Cheapest price

$46

Average price

$100

Fastest journey

2 h 37 m

Average duration

2 h 41 m

Trains per day

Distance

502 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants 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 Sants will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.

Fast trains

Of the 26 trains that leave Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for Barcelona Sants on Sat, Jul 19, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .

On Sat, Jul 19 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.

06201

08:22PM2h52

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

11:14PMBarcelona Sants

$461One-way

0 transfers

06611

09:02PM2h52

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

11:54PMBarcelona Sants

$481One-way

0 transfers

06181

06:32PM2h37

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

09:09PMBarcelona Sants

$671One-way

0 transfers

06541

02:12PM2h37

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

04:49PMBarcelona Sants

$681One-way

0 transfers

06571

05:17PM2h37

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes

07:54PMBarcelona Sants

$681One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €55.

Distance: 311 miles (502 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
€72 Average price	€223 Average price	€72 Average price Cheapest
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

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

Showing trains for today, Friday, July 18

Last updated at 5:55 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
06201	On time 6:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	9:14 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
03203	On time 6:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h21	9:48 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
02883	Delayed 7:12 PM 7:07 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	9:59 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
Saturday, July 19
06471	On time 5:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	7:54 AM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
03073	On time 5:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h19	8:46 AM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
03083	On time 6:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	9:19 AM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
03091	On time 6:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h44	9:41 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
02561	On time 7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h14	10:41 AM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06011	On time 7:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	10:49 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
03113	On time 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h19	12:46 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
02591	10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h23	1:50 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
09725	11:18 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h04	2:22 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06341	11:47 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h57	2:44 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06541	12:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h37	2:49 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06021	12:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h59	3:41 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06305	1:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h19	4:46 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
03163	2:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h52	5:19 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06571	3:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h37	5:54 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06373	3:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h19	6:46 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
03183	4:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h57	7:24 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06181	4:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h37	7:09 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06015	5:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	2h59	8:28 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
06309	5:34 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes	3h21	8:55 PM Barcelona Sants	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

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

Spain

Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

311 miles (502 km)

Average train duration

3h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

$25 (€20)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 37m

First train

04:27

Last train

19:07

Price information

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

Find the best trains to Barcelona Sants from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with Omio's travel partners AVE, Ouigo and Renfe AVLO from $19 (€15). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

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 Sants with AVE:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $28
AVE frequency: 15 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.

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

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $24
Ouigo frequency: 5 a day

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.

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

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $19
Renfe AVLO frequency: 3 a day

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.

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

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $25
Iryo frequency: 12 a day

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants 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 Sants.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is $60 (€48); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is on average 2 h 30 min for the 311 mile (501 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Barcelona Sants from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 Sants 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 Sants leaves at 7: 10 PM.

Yes, there are 29 direct trains a day from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants with AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, iryo or Renfe AVE INT. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

When taking a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants, you can count on AVE, Ouigo, Renfe AVLO, iryo or Renfe AVE INT for the best way to get you to Barcelona Sants. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona Sants and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

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

A trip to Barcelona Sants 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 Sants is February.

You have options as you can travel to Barcelona Sants from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

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