The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Madrid
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Madrid will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 44 trains that leave Barcelona for Madrid on Wed, Feb 25, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 25 the direct trains cover the 504 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 Wed, Feb 25 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 27m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 504 km
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5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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03122 | On time 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 2:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06320 | On time 11:14 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 2:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
09730 | Delayed 12:02 PM 11:50 AMBarcelona Sants | 3h28 | 3:30 PM 3:30 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06130 | On time 12:06 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 3:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06014 | On time 12:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 3:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06540 | On time 12:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 3:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03308 | On time 1:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 4:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03140 | On time 1:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h01 | 4:26 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06150 | On time 1:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 4:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03152 | On time 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 5:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03150 | On time 2:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06160 | On time 2:55 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 6:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03162 | On time 3:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 6:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03160 | On time 3:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 6:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03172 | On time 3:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h18 | 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06180 | On time 4:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 7:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03170 | On time 4:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 7:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06570 | On time 4:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 7:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03182 | On time 5:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 8:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03180 | On time 5:25 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03192 | On time 5:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h37 | 9:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06190 | On time 5:53 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 9:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06200 | On time 6:40 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 9:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03310 | On time 7:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 10:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06610 | On time 7:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 3h28 | 10:48 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06060 | On time 4:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 8:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03062 | 4:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h50 | 8:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03060 | On time 5:20 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03302 | On time 5:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 8:52 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03070 | On time 6:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 9:02 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06070 | On time 6:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 9:07 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03662 | On time 6:27 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h10 | 9:37 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06410 | On time 6:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h30 | 10:05 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06080 | On time 6:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 10:07 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03082 | On time 7:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h44 | 10:44 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03080 | On time 7:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h02 | 10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03092 | On time 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 11:17 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06010 | On time 8:20 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h20 | 11:40 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03304 | On time 8:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h49 | 12:44 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06500 | On time 9:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 12:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06110 | On time 9:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h04 | 12:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
03112 | On time 10:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 1:17 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
06020 | On time 10:25 AM Barcelona Sants | 3h17 | 1:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Madrid
Trains from Barcelona to Madrid run on average 37 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 504 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 504 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 05:40 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: iryo, Ouigo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros from Barcelona to Madrid trainsiryo, Ouigo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Barcelona and Madrid from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Barcelona to Madrid
The majority of trains from Barcelona to Madrid depart from Sants Station. However, a limited number of departures leave from Passeig De Gracia too. The first train departs just before 6:00 a.m. and the last train of evening leaves at approximately 9 p.m. The duration of the journey is generally two and half to three hours, with the majority of routes being direct. Trains depart regularly throughout the day and evening, with up to four times per hour during peak times.
What are the departure and arrival stations for Trains from Barcelona to Madrid?
Barcelona Sants Station: Conveniently situated in the city, Barcelona Sants is easily reached by the following metro system lines - L3 (green line) and L5 (blue line). Taxis are also readily available at the station and from the city centre.
Madrid Atocha Station: Located in the heart of the city, Atocha Station is a few minutes walk from the centre of Madrid. Alternatively, Line 1 (blue line) of Madrid's metro system connects from the station to the surrounding area.
FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Madrid 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Madrid
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Lasarte
- El Nacional
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- €1
- Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
- Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia
- Casa Fuster Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and Rodalies trains
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Hall 3: FGC services
- Metro: Line 2, Line 3, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- FGC: Lines S1, S2, S5, S55
- 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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