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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 1 atDeparture city: BarcelonaDeparture location: Barcelona-SantsArrival time: May 1 atDestination city: MadridDestination location: Madrid Puerta De AtochaOperated by: RENFE AVE
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- Departure time: May 1 atDeparture city: BarcelonaDeparture location: Barcelona-SantsArrival time: May 1 atDestination city: MadridDestination location: Madrid Puerta De AtochaOperated by: RENFE AVEVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 1 atDeparture city: BarcelonaDeparture location: Barcelona-SantsArrival time: May 1 atDestination city: MadridDestination location: Madrid Puerta De AtochaOperated by: RENFE
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Barcelona to MadridAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Barcelona to Madrid: Trip Overview
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Barcelona to Madrid Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Madrid was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $37To 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 $37 to $288 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 $37 which is on 2025-05-02.
Usually RENFE_RENFE, 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.
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Barcelona and Madrid is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Madrid.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Madrid, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Barcelona and Madrid, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Barcelona to Madrid while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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