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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 18 trains that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Barcelona El Prat Airport on Mon, Mar 02, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 02 the direct trains cover the 483 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 Mon, Mar 02 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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Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$53 Average price | $104 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport trains for today, Sunday, March 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06471 | On time 5:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06081 | On time 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 10:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06281 | On time 7:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 10:52 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06501 | On time 8:31 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h28 | 11:59 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06011 | On time 8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06121 | On time 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 2:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06541 | On time 12:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 3:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06021 | On time 1:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h24 | 5:06 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06151 | On time 2:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 5:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06571 | On time 3:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 6:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06161 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 6:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06171 | On time 4:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h20 | 7:42 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06181 | On time 5:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h03 | 8:35 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06013 | On time 6:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 9:46 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 07415 | 7:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 10:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06415 | On time 7:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 10:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06211 | On time 7:56 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 10:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport
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Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (483 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 20:02 |
Train companies: Ouigo, iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport trainsOuigo, iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO trains will get you between Madrid Barajas Airport and Barcelona El Prat Airport from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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