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Explore cheap prices from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

Cheapest train of the day
272,4 kr.
20:4023:42
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272,4 kr.
lør.31.maj
Cheapest train of the day
303,51 kr.
06:3509:27
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303,51 kr.
søn.1.jun.
Cheapest train of the day
194,57 kr.
20:0023:19
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194,57 kr.
man.2.jun.
Cheapest train of the day
256,8 kr.
20:4023:42
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256,8 kr.
tir.3.jun.
Cheapest train of the day
303,51 kr.
13:5016:27
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303,51 kr.
ons.4.jun.
Cheapest train of the day
465,02 kr.
14:2517:01
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465,02 kr.
tor.5.jun.
Cheapest train of the day
521,75 kr.
05:4508:37
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521,75 kr.
fre.6.jun.
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Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from 194,57 kr., with the typical price for this route being about 927,27 kr.. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • lør., 31. maj
    From 272,4 kr.
  • søn., 1. jun.
    From 303,51 kr.
  • man., 2. jun.
    From 194,57 kr.
  • tir., 3. jun.
    From 256,8 kr.
  • ons., 4. jun.
    From 303,51 kr.
  • tor., 5. jun.
    From 465,02 kr.
  • fre., 6. jun.
    From 521,75 kr.
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05:50
Barcelona-Sants
09:10
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3t 20m, Directrenfe
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06:25
Barcelona-Sants
09:17
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2t 52m, DirectOUIGO
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06:30
Barcelona-Sants
09:15
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2t 45m, DirectOUIGO
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06:35
Barcelona-Sants
09:20
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2t 45m, Directrenfe
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06:35
Barcelona-Sants
09:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2t 52m, Directrenfe
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06:45
Barcelona-Sants
10:31
Paris
3t 46m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Train Route Details

For the route from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid, train tickets usually start at 194,57 kr.. The trip takes about 2t 30m on average, covering around 502 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo typically runs 64 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.
First train
First train
05:50
Last train
Last train
21:05
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2t 30m
Distance
Distance
502 km
Price
Price
From 194,57 kr.
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a Return Ticket

    Buy a Return Ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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