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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€71
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 46 trains that leave Barcelona Sants for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on Thu, Jul 09, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 502 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 1 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 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.
030525:40 AM3h17Barcelona Sants8:57 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€371One-way0 transfers- 0311211:00 AM3h17Barcelona Sants2:17 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€371One-way0 transfers
- 030625:50 AM3h50Barcelona Sants9:40 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€371One-way0 transfers
064207:35 AM3h30Barcelona Sants11:05 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€421One-way0 transfers- 031705:25 PM3h02Barcelona Sants8:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€441One-way0 transfers
- 031402:25 PM3h01Barcelona Sants5:26 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€591One-way0 transfers
- 031907:25 PM3h02Barcelona Sants10:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€881One-way0 transfers
- 031705:25 PM3h02Barcelona Sants8:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€441One-way0 transfers
- 030707:00 AM3h02Barcelona Sants10:02 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€591One-way0 transfers
- 030808:25 AM3h02Barcelona Sants11:27 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€591One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €48.
Distance: 502 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €196 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03112 | On time 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 2:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03122 | On time 12:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 3:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06320 | On time 12:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 3:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 09730 | On time 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 4:18 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06014 | Delayed 1:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 2:37 PM 2:37 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03130 | On time 1:27 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 4:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03308 | On time 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 5:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06150 | On time 2:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 5:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03152 | On time 3:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 6:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03150 | On time 3:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 6:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06360 | On time 3:52 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03162 | On time 4:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 7:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03160 | On time 4:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 7:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03172 | On time 4:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h18 | 8:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06180 | On time 5:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03170 | On time 5:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03182 | On time 6:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 9:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03180 | On time 6:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 9:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03192 | On time 6:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h37 | 10:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06190 | On time 6:53 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 10:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03190 | On time 7:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03310 | On time 8:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 11:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
| 03052 | 5:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06060 | 5:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 9:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03062 | 5:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h50 | 9:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03060 | 6:20 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 9:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03302 | 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 9:52 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03070 | 7:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06070 | 7:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:07 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03662 | 7:27 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h10 | 10:37 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06420 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h30 | 11:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06080 | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h25 | 11:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03082 | 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 11:44 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03080 | 8:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 11:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06012 | 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h31 | 12:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03092 | 9:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h24 | 12:24 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03304 | 9:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h49 | 1:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
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Trains from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 3:50 AM |
Last train 7:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trainsiryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo trains will get you between Barcelona Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes from €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 Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Most Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes trains use the Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Barcelona Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants train station facilities and services
Barcelona Sants 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: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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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