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Madrid to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid to Barcelona? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as 302,6 kr., with average prices for this route around 214,45 kr.. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • ons., 18. jun.
    From 507,07 kr.
  • tor., 19. jun.
    From 585,07 kr.
  • fre., 20. jun.
    From 550,82 kr.
  • lør., 21. jun.
    From 490,68 kr.
  • søn., 22. jun.
    From 584,72 kr.
  • man., 23. jun.
    From 302,6 kr.
  • tir., 24. jun.
    From 325,87 kr.
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07:22
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:59
Barcelona-Sants
2t 37m, Directiryo
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07:25
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:55
Barcelona-Sants
2t 30m, Directiryo
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07:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:46
Barcelona-Sants
3t 19m, Directrenfe
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07:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:42
Barcelona-Sants
3t 12m, Directrenfe
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07:57
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:34
Barcelona-Sants
2t 37m, Directrenfe
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08:00
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:30
Paris
2t 30m, Directrenfe
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Madrid to Barcelona Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid to Barcelona, train tickets usually start at 302,6 kr.. The trip takes about 2t 30m on average, covering around 502 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo typically runs 93 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
06:12
Last train
Last train
21:10
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2t 30m
Distance
Distance
502 km
Price
Price
From 302,6 kr.
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Advance booking

Booking early can offer you discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the more you save. Trip.com has already highlighted the best prices, making your travel planning straightforward.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

For disabled passengers, Renfe offers up to 40% off. By spending €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the ticket type and may incur a fee.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

For young people aged 14 to 25, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, costing €50. Valid for a year and non-transferable, this card provides a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers group travel discounts, with an 8% discount for groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups of more than 25 people, a quote can be submitted for approval. Note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, with an applicable fee.

Renfe Children Fare

For children aged 4 to 13, Renfe provides a 40% discount on ticket prices. These children can choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or request refunds according to the ticket type, which might incur a fee. Children under four travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Madrid to Barcelona, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Madrid to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage 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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