The cheapest and fastest busesfrom Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat AirportShowing times and prices for Jul 14
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
7h 20m
Average duration
7h 46m
Buses per day
10
Distance
491 km
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport train with iryo
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $113 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average $113 (€93).
Other travel options to Barcelona El Prat Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
The journey is about 3h 31m faster (2h 30m by train vs 6h 1m by car) and roughly $96 (€79) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $145 (€119)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 06261 | Delayed 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h26 | 7:35 AM 7:35 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
 06471 | Delayed 6:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 7:45 AM 7:45 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06071 | Delayed 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 8:24 AM 8:24 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06081 | On time 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06281 | On time 8:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:52 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06501 | Delayed 9:31 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h27 | 10:58 AM 10:58 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06011 | Delayed 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h24 | 11:21 AM 11:21 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06111 | Delayed 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 12:39 PM 12:39 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06121 | On time 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 3:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06541 | Delayed 1:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 2:44 PM 2:44 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06021 | On time 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h31 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06571 | 4:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 7:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06161 | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06171 | 5:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h20 | 8:42 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06181 | 6:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h12 | 9:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06015 | 7:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06425 | 8:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 11:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport
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Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 8:02 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Ouigo from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport trainsiryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Ouigo trains will get you between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona El Prat Airport from $20 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport 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 El Prat Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Most Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona El Prat Airport 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 El Prat Airport 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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