The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Manresa
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Manresa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Manresa will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 19 trains that leave Madrid for Manresa on Fri, Jun 26, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 486 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 Fri, Jun 26 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.
062018:22 PM3h17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:39 PMBarcelona Sants$551One-way0 transfers
062616:09 AM3h26Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:35 AMBarcelona Sants$591One-way0 transfers
064716:22 AM3h23Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:45 AMBarcelona Sants$591One-way0 transfers
064258:10 PM3h18Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:28 PMBarcelona Sants$591One-way0 transfers
065411:42 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:44 PMBarcelona Sants$671One-way0 transfers
065714:22 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:24 PMBarcelona Sants$711One-way0 transfers
061513:52 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:54 PMBarcelona Sants$1471One-way0 transfers
065411:42 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:44 PMBarcelona Sants$671One-way0 transfers
062818:50 AM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:52 AMBarcelona Sants$931One-way0 transfers
061614:37 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:39 PMBarcelona Sants$821One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Madrid to Manresa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Manresa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Manresa:
A train is $72 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Manresa costing on average $127 (€105).
Other travel options to Manresa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
The journey is about 2h 25m faster (3h 21m by train vs 5h 46m by car) and roughly $59 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€45) vs $114 (€94)). 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 SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Madrid to Manresa train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Manresa trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
06021 | On time 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h31 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
06151 | Delayed 3:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 4:54 PM 4:54 PMBarcelona 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 | |
06425 | Delayed 8:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 9:28 PM 9:28 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
06201 | Delayed 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 9:39 PM 9:39 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
06261 | 6:09 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h26 | 9:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
06471 | 6:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h23 | 9:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Manresa
Trains from Madrid to Manresa run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo from Madrid to Manresa trainsAVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo trains will get you between Madrid and Manresa from $23 (€19). 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 Manresa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Manresa 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 Manresa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Manresa
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
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