Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 30 m
Average
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
492 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Barcelona every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 304 miles (491 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 30 min | |
Average train ticket price | $20 (€18) | |
Train frequency | 17 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Renfe or Renfe AVE |
Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona cover the 304 miles (491 km) long route taking on average 2 h 30 min with our travel partners like Renfe or Renfe AVE. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $20 (€18), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $16 (€14).
Travel between Madrid Barajas Airport and Barcelona from $16 (€14) with Omio’s train partners Renfe and AVE! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona train information with Renfe:
Enjoy a quick and easy journey on a train to Barcelona from Madrid Barajas Airport with AVE, the high-speed train from Renfe, the main Spanish railroad company and official travel partner of Omio. Search all AVE train schedules and tickets on Omio to find the best deals for a train to Barcelona from Madrid Barajas Airport covering the 304 miles (491 km) distance. Look out for ticket options like Promo, Promo +, and Flexible to find the most convenient Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona train ride for you. Renfe AVE even offers discount cards for regular customers, such as the Renfe Gold Card and the + Renfe Youth 50 Card, which can be used when buying AVE tickets on Omio.
Renfe covers around 9, 300 miles (15, 000 km) between national and international routes, among which are its AVE routes that connect the main cities of Spain. AVE trains are well-known among travelers for providing ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience. Their trains are the most popular of Renfe’s fleet due to their high speeds reaching up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes. They are also popular with travelers due to their premium services onboard, such as a restaurant, bathrooms, WiFi access, and entertainment.
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