How much does a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid cost?

The average train ticket price from Barcelona to Madrid is $143. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Barcelona to Madrid?

A train trip between Barcelona and Madrid is around 2h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 36m. This is the time it takes to travel the 505 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Barcelona and Madrid?

The number of trains from Barcelona to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Barcelona to Madrid by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Barcelona to Madrid?

When taking the train from Barcelona to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with Renfe, Iryo, OUIGO.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Barcelona to Madrid?

Trains travelling between Barcelona and Madrid leave from Barcelona Sants or Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Madrid Puerta De Atocha, Madrid-Chamartin, Madrid-Príncipe Pio.

Train Barcelona to Madrid from $74

Next departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:55pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	11:47pm	Atocha	Cheapest
8:55pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	11:47pm	Atocha	Fastest
9:05pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 53m	11:58pm	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
8:55pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	11:47pm	Atocha	No tags
9:05pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 53m	11:58pm	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:50am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	10:42am	Atocha	Cheapest
5:25pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	8:02pm	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
8:00am	Barcelona-Sants	3h 19m	11:19am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
7:50am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	10:42am	Atocha	No tags
8:00am	Barcelona-Sants	3h 19m	11:19am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	8:37am	Atocha	Cheapest
4:25pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	7:02pm	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
7:27am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 45m	10:12am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
5:45am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	8:37am	Atocha	No tags
7:27am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 45m	10:12am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:45pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	4:37pm	Atocha	Cheapest
7:00am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	9:37am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
7:00am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	9:37am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
7:05am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	9:42am	Atocha	No tags
8:00am	Barcelona-Sants	3h 19m	11:19am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Barcelona-Sants	3h 19m	11:19pm	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
7:00am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	9:37am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
7:00am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	9:37am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
5:45am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	8:37am	Atocha	No tags
7:00am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	9:37am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:45pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	4:37pm	Atocha	Cheapest
2:25pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 36m	5:01pm	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
7:00am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	9:37am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
5:45am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	8:37am	Atocha	No tags
7:00am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	9:37am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:55pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	11:47pm	Atocha	Cheapest
2:25pm	Barcelona-Sants	2h 36m	5:01pm	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
7:27am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 45m	10:12am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
5:45am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	8:37am	Atocha	No tags
7:27am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 45m	10:12am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00pm	Barcelona-Sants	3h 19m	11:19pm	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
8:25am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 37m	11:02am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
8:00am	Barcelona-Sants	3h 19m	11:19am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
7:50am	Barcelona-Sants	2h 52m	10:42am	Atocha	No tags
8:00am	Barcelona-Sants	3h 19m	11:19am	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Madrid

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26train per day

2h 52mAverage Duration

502 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $413	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $492	Average Duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$35 - $121	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Train companies

Renfe

4/5913 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.1

Customers praise the train service for being on time, clean, and offering plenty of legroom. They describe it as amazing, comfortable, with a great journey and staff. Some even compare it favorably to train services in England.

RENFE AVE Barcelona Madrid recent customer reviews

Amazing! Clean, comfortable, great journey, great staff. I come from England and it made me appreciate how terrible our train service is.

Katie J.

April 10, 2023

On time, clean train, plenty of leg room

Magda F.

August 15, 2023

Iryo

4.5/5395 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.9

Users have shared positive experiences with the train service, highlighting its cleanliness and comfort. The staff is described as helpful, and the boarding process is organized efficiently. Additionally, users appreciate that tickets purchased in Australia do not require redemption for Spanish ones, making travel seamless and convenient.

iryo Barcelona Madrid recent customer reviews

Very orderly boarding process. Clean and very comfortable train. On time departure and arrival.

David L.

December 14, 2023

Tickets purchased in Australia and no need to redeem them for Spanish tickets. Arrival/Departure information displays boards easy to navigate, carriages clearly marked and seat allocations easy to follow. The carriage was very clean and welcoming, more than enough leg room but unfortunately our seats weren't next to a window so l missed out on viewing the countryside.

Anna B.

April 9, 2023

Very good the was so good thanks.

Mercedes T.

October 1, 2025

OUIGO

4.5/580 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.2

ES train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Barcelona and Madrid?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Sants

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Barcelona Clot-Arago

E - Avinguda Meridiana, 11

F - Estación de Francia

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid Puerta De Atocha

B - Madrid-Chamartin

C - Madrid-Príncipe Pio

D - Madrid-Barajas Airport

E - Nuevos Ministerios

Frequently asked questions on the trip Barcelona - Madrid

How much does a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid cost?
The average train ticket price from Barcelona to Madrid is $143. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Barcelona to Madrid?
A train trip between Barcelona and Madrid is around 2h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 36m. This is the time it takes to travel the 505 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Barcelona and Madrid?
The number of trains from Barcelona to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 26. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Barcelona to Madrid by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Barcelona to Madrid?
When taking the train from Barcelona to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with Renfe, Iryo, OUIGO.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Barcelona to Madrid?
Trains travelling between Barcelona and Madrid leave from Barcelona Sants or Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Madrid Puerta De Atocha, Madrid-Chamartin, Madrid-Príncipe Pio.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-06

$147

11-07

$168

Today

$91

11-09

$115

11-10

$100

11-11

$78

11-12

$81

11-13

$104

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $78

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Barcelona to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $78 to $430 for a train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually Renfe will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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