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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid 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 to Barcelona El Prat Airport will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 17 trains that leave Madrid for Barcelona El Prat Airport on Sat, Aug 29, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct trains cover the 496 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 Sat, Aug 29 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.
064716:22 AM3h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:45 AMBarcelona Sants$521One-way0 transfers- 064258:10 PM3h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$681One-way0 transfers
- 074158:10 PM3h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$681One-way0 transfers
061715:22 PM3h20Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:42 PMBarcelona Sants$701One-way0 transfers- 063816:19 PM3h25Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:44 PMBarcelona Sants$761One-way0 transfers
- 065411:42 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:44 PMBarcelona Sants$1051One-way0 transfers
- 065714:22 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:24 PMBarcelona Sants$861One-way0 transfers
- 061614:37 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:39 PMBarcelona Sants$841One-way0 transfers
- 060818:22 AM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:24 AMBarcelona Sants$1031One-way0 transfers
- 062818:50 AM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:52 AMBarcelona Sants$1061One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $263 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m 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 to Barcelona El Prat Airport:
A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $219 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport costing on average $263 (€212).
Other travel options to Barcelona El Prat Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
The journey is about 3h 1m faster (3h 2m by train vs 6h 3m by car) and roughly $54 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 (€57) vs $125 (€101)). 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 to Barcelona El Prat Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Delayed 4:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 5:24 PM 5:24 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06161 | Delayed 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 5:39 PM 5:39 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06171 | Delayed 5:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h20 | 6:42 PM 6:42 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06181 | Delayed 6:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h12 | 7:44 PM 7:44 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06015 | Delayed 7:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 8:50 PM 8:50 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 07415 | 8:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 11:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06201 | Delayed 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 9:39 PM 9:39 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
| 06471 | 6:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 9:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06071 | 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 10:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06081 | 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:24 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06281 | 8:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:52 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport
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Trains from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 18:22. The fastest train covers the 308 miles (496 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 308 miles (496 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 6:22 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: iryo, SNCF OUIGO from Madrid to Barcelona El Prat Airport trainsiryo, SNCF OUIGO trains will get you between Madrid and Barcelona El Prat Airport from $26 (€21). 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 to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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 to Barcelona El Prat Airport
Most Madrid 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 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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