Trains from Barcelona to Madrid

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Train services are likely to be affected by ongoing disruptions on this route and may not be running as usual.
TodayNov 9
from $39
TomorrowNov 10
from $40
MonNov 11
from $29
TueNov 12
from $25
WedNov 13
from $28
ThuNov 14
from $45
FriNov 15
from $49
SatNov 16
from $34

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: November 10 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Barcelona-Sants
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid Puerta De Atocha
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: November 10 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Barcelona-Sants
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid Puerta De Atocha
    Operated by: OUIGOOUIGO
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 10 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Barcelona-Sants
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid Puerta De Atocha
    Operated by: OUIGOOUIGO
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 10 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Barcelona-Sants
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid Puerta De Atocha
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 10 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Barcelona-Sants
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE Regional ExpressRENFE Regional Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Train Barcelona to Madrid: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$50
Average train trip duration2h 45m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:45am
Distance312 miles (502 km)
Latest train departure9:25pm

Barcelona to Madrid Trains

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/07
$54
11/08
$47
Today
$39
11/10
$40
11/11
$29
11/12
$25
11/13
$28
11/14
$45
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 12, 2024 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $252 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 $25 which is on 2024-11-12.

Usually RENFE_AVE 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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