Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
502 km
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.
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.
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)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 6:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 9:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 9:48 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:02 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 7:12 PM 7:07 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 9:59 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Saturday, July 19 | |||||
![]() | On time 5:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 7:54 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 5:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 8:46 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 9:19 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h44 | 9:41 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h59 | 10:21 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h14 | 10:41 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 10:49 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 8:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:04 AM 11:04 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 12:46 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 1:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:18 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h04 | 2:22 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:47 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h57 | 2:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 2:49 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h59 | 3:41 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 4:46 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 5:19 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 5:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 6:46 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h57 | 7:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 7:09 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h59 | 8:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:34 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 8:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 19:07 |
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