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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $71
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $71
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 3 h 17 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 3 h 17 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 1
- Distance
- 504 km
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 $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 504 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.
7:57 AM 3h17 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 11:14 AM Barcelona $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:57 AM 3h17 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 11:14 AM Barcelona $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona
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Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $20 by bus.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 04:27. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (504 km) distance in 3h 2m.
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Journey facts
- Distance313 miles (504 km)
- Average train duration3h 21m
- Cheapest ticket price$38
- Trains per day24
- Direct trains24
- Fastest train3h 2m
- First train4:16 AM
- Last train4:27 AM
- Cheapest MonthFeb
- Cheapest DaySat
- High SeasonApr - Jun
- Low SeasonOct - Dec
- Busiest DayWed
- Least Busy DayWed
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Live departures
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h51 | 9:00 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 6:16 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h49 | 9:05 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h58 | 9:25 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 9:34 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 7:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 9:54 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 9:59 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 10:46 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 10:34 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 10:59 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 11:19 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 11:27 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h44 | 11:41 AM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 12:14 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h14 | 12:41 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 12:49 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 1:04 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 1:19 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 2:14 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 2:46 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 3:14 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 3:44 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
 | 1:15 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h04 | 4:19 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 4:34 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:02 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 4:54 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 4:49 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h57 | 5:24 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h59 | 5:41 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 5:34 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 6:46 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 6:29 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 6:34 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 7:19 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 7:14 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 7:34 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 7:54 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 8:14 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 8:46 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 8:34 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h57 | 9:24 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 9:09 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 9:34 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 10:21 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:34 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 10:55 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h53 | 11:03 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 11:48 PM Barcelona-sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Train companies
Train companies from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona
Most Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from Madrid city centre
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is 1 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train station facilities and services
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Passion Food, La Barrila, Enrique Tomás, Pic Nic, Foodissimo!, PureGusto, Burger King
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are on the ground floor of the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes: Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 60 Balconies Urban Stay, Only YOU Hotel Atocha, SLEEP’N Atocha.
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