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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid 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 to Barcelona Sants will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 31 trains that leave Madrid for Barcelona Sants on Tue, Aug 11, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 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 2 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 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.
033097:34 PM3h46Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:20 PMBarcelona Sants€311One-way0 transfers
061816:32 PM3h12Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:44 PMBarcelona Sants€321One-way0 transfers- 060157:29 PM3h21Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:50 PMBarcelona Sants€371One-way0 transfers
- 032018:30 PM3h17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:47 PMBarcelona Sants€371One-way0 transfers
- 0612112:22 PM3h17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes3:39 PMBarcelona Sants€381One-way0 transfers
065714:22 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:24 PMBarcelona Sants€551One-way0 transfers- 031916:57 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes9:59 PMBarcelona Sants€411One-way0 transfers
- 062818:50 AM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:52 AMBarcelona Sants€391One-way0 transfers
- 061614:37 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:39 PMBarcelona Sants€451One-way0 transfers
- 065411:42 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:44 PMBarcelona Sants€651One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 502 km
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Live departures
Madrid to Barcelona Sants train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona Sants trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03311 | 6:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h29 | 9:56 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06071 | Delayed 7:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 8:24 AM 8:24 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03073 | Delayed 7:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 9:11 AM 9:11 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03083 | Delayed 8:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 9:44 AM 9:44 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06281 | On time 8:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 11:52 AM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03091 | Delayed 8:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h09 | 10:06 AM 10:06 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03093 | On time 9:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h37 | 1:04 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06501 | Delayed 9:31 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h27 | 10:58 AM 10:58 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06011 | Delayed 9:57 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h24 | 11:21 AM 11:21 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03303 | Delayed 10:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 11:44 AM 11:44 AMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06111 | Delayed 11:22 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 12:39 PM 12:39 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03113 | Delayed 11:27 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 1:11 PM 1:11 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06121 | On time 12:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 3:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03123 | Delayed 12:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h48 | 2:15 PM 2:15 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 09725 | On time 12:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h29 | 4:19 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06541 | 1:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 4:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06021 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h31 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03305 | 3:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h47 | 7:14 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06571 | 4:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 7:24 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03163 | 4:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 7:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06161 | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06171 | 5:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h20 | 8:42 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03173 | 5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h44 | 9:11 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03181 | 5:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 8:59 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03183 | 6:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h22 | 9:49 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06181 | 6:32 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h12 | 9:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03191 | 6:57 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 9:59 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06015 | 7:29 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03309 | 7:34 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h46 | 11:20 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 06425 | 8:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h18 | 11:28 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 03201 | 8:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h17 | 11:47 PM Barcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Barcelona Sants
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Trains from Madrid to Barcelona Sants run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 7:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Barcelona Sants
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid to Barcelona Sants
Most Madrid to Barcelona Sants trains use the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Barcelona Sants train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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