Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants train with iryo

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants

Showing times and prices for Mar 21

Cheapest price

€36

Average price

€54

Fastest journey

3 h 2 m

Average duration

3 h 2 m

Trains per day

32

Distance

490 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.

Fast trains

Of the 32 trains that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Barcelona Sants on Sat, Mar 21, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 490 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 Sat, Mar 21 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.

iryo06161
04:37PM3h02
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
07:39PMBarcelona Sants
€361One-way
0 transfers
iryo06091
09:22AM3h17
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
12:39PMBarcelona Sants
€371One-way
0 transfers
iryo06021
02:42PM3h24
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
06:06PMBarcelona Sants
€411One-way
0 transfers
iryo06011
09:57AM3h17
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
01:14PMBarcelona Sants
€421One-way
0 transfers
iryo06071
07:22AM3h02
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:24AMBarcelona Sants
€431One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €21.

Distance: 490 km

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€41

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€86

Average price

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3h 8m

Average total duration

2h 38m

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30m

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4h 41m

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1h 41m

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3h 0m

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7h 49m

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7h 19m

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Live departures

Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants train times

The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 9:24 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
iryo06111
On time
10:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
1:39 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03113
Delayed
10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h44
2:11 PM 2:11 PMBarcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06121
On time
11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
2:39 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE09725
On time
11:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h29
3:19 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03131
On time
12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
3:24 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
sncf-ouigo06541
On time
12:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
3:44 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03141
On time
12:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
3:59 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03143
On time
1:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h22
4:49 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06021
On time
1:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h24
5:06 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03151
On time
1:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
4:59 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06151
On time
2:52 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
5:54 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03161
On time
2:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
5:59 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
sncf-ouigo06571
On time
3:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
6:24 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03163
On time
3:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
6:44 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06161
On time
3:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
6:39 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03171
On time
3:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
6:59 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06171
On time
4:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h20
7:42 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03183
On time
5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h22
8:49 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06181
On time
5:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h03
8:35 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03191
On time
5:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
8:59 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06013
On time
6:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
9:46 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03309
On time
6:34 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h46
10:20 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
sncf-ouigo07415
On time
7:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h18
10:28 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
sncf-ouigo06415
On time
7:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h18
10:28 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06201
On time
7:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
10:39 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03201
On time
7:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
10:47 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
Saturday, March 21
sncf-ouigo06471
On time
5:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h23
8:45 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03311
On time
5:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h29
8:56 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06071
On time
6:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
9:24 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03073
On time
6:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h44
10:11 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06081
On time
7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
10:24 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03083
On time
7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
10:44 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06281
On time
7:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h02
10:52 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06091
On time
8:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
11:39 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE03093
On time
8:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h37
12:04 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
sncf-ouigo06501
On time
8:31 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h28
11:59 AM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect
iryo06011
On time
8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
3h17
12:14 PM Barcelona Sants		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants

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Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.

There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 490 km distance in 2h 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
490 km
Average train duration
2h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
€21
Trains per day
22
Direct trains
22
Fastest train
2h 37m
First train
05:09
Last train
20:07
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: iryo, Ouigo, AVE, Renfe AVLO from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants trainsiryo, Ouigo, AVE, Renfe AVLO trains will get you between Madrid Barajas Airport and Barcelona Sants from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

iryo

About
iryo is a new brand from railway operator ILSA operating in Spain since 2022. iryo uses Frecciarossa 1000 trains which are modern, can travel at up to 360km/h and have a minimal environmental impact. iryo’s Frecciarossa trains have different classes, all of which come with free unlimited WiFi, power sockets, toilets and an onboard entertainment portal where you can watch films and TV series. The main classes are: Infinita Class, Singular Café Class, Singular Class, Inicial Class. These new trains take 2 hours and 30 minutes to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. They depart from Madrid Atocha and Barcelona Sants stations, and stop in Zaragoza along the way. iryo services also cover Madrid, Cuenca, Valencia, Alicante, Córdoba, Seville and Málaga.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
€22
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (36x56x26cm) and 1 handbag (36x30x10cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead compartments and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with Mediterranean cuisine, at-seat service in both classes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free. Large dogs need paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about iryo

AVE

About
Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe’s high-speed trains. AVE connects major cities across Spain at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), offering a fast and smooth travel experience. Ticket options include Promo, Promo+, and Flexible fares to suit different budgets, along with discount cards such as the Gold Card and +Renfe Youth 50 Card for eligible travelers. AVE trains feature modern amenities including comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering, making them a convenient and enjoyable way to travel across Spain.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
€24
AVE frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. At-seat service in Preferente (First) Class
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone
Learn more about AVE

Ouigo

About
SNCF OUIGO is a low-cost train service launched in 2013 by SNCF, the French national railway company. It offers budget-friendly travel on both high-speed (Ouigo Grande Vitesse) and conventional (Ouigo Vitesse Classique) lines in France, and also to Belgium and Spain. OUIGO trains are characterized by a \no-frills\" approach, featuring a single class of seating and minimal onboard amenities to keep ticket prices low. While the high-speed services utilize specially reconfigured TGV trains, Ouigo Vitesse Classique uses older locomotive-hauled rolling stock for even cheaper fares on slower routes."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
€19
Ouigo frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (max 36x27x15cm) and 1 small bag included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by OUIGO
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation mandatory and included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers (max 45x30x25cm) for €5. Large dogs not allowed except guide dogs

Renfe AVLO

About
Renfe Avlo is Spain’s low-cost high-speed rail service operated by the national rail company Renfe. Serving routes between major cities such as Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Tarragona, Girona, and Figueres, Avlo trains reach speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All tickets are for Economy Class (“Básica”) with assigned seating and include onboard services such as free Wi-Fi, entertainment via the PlayRenfe app, power sockets, and vending machines. Child tickets are available for ages 0–13, while passengers aged 14 and over require an adult ticket. Each fare includes a backpack and hand luggage (55x35x25 cm, no weight limit), with the option to upgrade for extra baggage. Prices start from as low as €7, making Avlo a budget-friendly way to travel between Spain’s most popular destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Renfe AVLO frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x35x25cm) and 1 personal item (35x30x20cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers under 10kg allowed free. Service animals allowed

FAQs: Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants 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 Barcelona Sants, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants can start from as little as €21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants is €41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants is 2h 37m to travel the 490 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants leaves at 5:09 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants leaves at 8:07 PM.
Yes,there are 22 direct trains a day from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants with iryo, Ouigo, AVE, Renfe AVLO. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Barcelona Sants. Take the fast train with iryo, Ouigo from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants.
When taking a train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants, you can count on iryo, Ouigo, AVE, Renfe AVLO for the best way to get you to Barcelona Sants. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Madrid Barajas Airport and Barcelona Sants and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Barcelona Sants from Madrid Barajas Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 37m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid Barajas Airport and Barcelona Sants including taking a bus, train, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Madrid Barajas Airport to Barcelona Sants

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Barcelona
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Amenities at train station
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DiningDining
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1, 7, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Hotspots in and near restaurants.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • 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
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Apartments Eixample
  • Apartment Guell
  • Sweet Inn Callao
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in various locations inside the station.
Public transit options for Barcelona Sants
  • 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

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