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According to 12 reviews, Renfe received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the value for money. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at $17.00
On time, clean train, plenty of leg room
Amazing! Clean, comfortable, great journey, great staff. I come from England and it made me appreciate how terrible our train service is.
According to 22 reviews, Iryo received a 4.5-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. Iryo ticket prices on this trip start at $19.00
Very orderly boarding process. Clean and very comfortable train. On time departure and arrival.
It was fast 300km per hour
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.
OUIGO is a high-speed low-cost train service operated by the French national railway company, SNCF. It offers affordable and fast travel options for passengers and has recently expanded its services to Spain. OUIGO's rescheduling policy allows passengers to change their travel plans up to 30 minutes before departure, for a 30€ fee. This gives passengers more flexibility and peace of mind when booking their trips. As they are a low-cost company, their luggage policy only allows travelers to take one small hand luggage and a suitcase not bigger than 55x35x25cm. If you need to get around fast at affordable rates, OUIGO might be the best choice.
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Busbud shows you the best train ticket fares and train schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by train from Barcelona to Madrid.
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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Madrid from Barcelona, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
| Daily Trains | 29 |
| Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 5:40AM - 9:25PM |
| Minimum Price | $22 |
| Average Ticket Price | $43 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 2h29m |
| Average Train Trip Duration | 2h45m |
| Distance | 312 miles (502 km) |
| Train Companies on This Route | Renfe, Iryo, OUIGO |
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
SantsCarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
NordC-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona Clot-AragoAvinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain
Avinguda Meridiana, 11Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain
Estación de FranciaMadrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
Madrid Puerta De AtochaC. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
Madrid-ChamartinPríncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Madrid-Príncipe PioEstación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Nuevos Ministerios
The average train ticket price from Barcelona to Madrid is $43. The best way to find 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!
A train trip between Barcelona and Madrid is around 2h 45m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 29m. This is the time it takes to travel the 313 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Barcelona to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Barcelona to Madrid by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Barcelona to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with Renfe, Iryo, OUIGO.
Trains traveling between Barcelona and Madrid leave from Sants or Nord and arrive at Madrid Puerta De Atocha, Madrid-Chamartin, Madrid-Príncipe Pio.
Once in Madrid, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Prado Museum, Teleférico de Madrid, The Three Big Art Galleries - Paseo del Arte (Art Walk), Reina Sofia Museum, Puerta del Sol.
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 $20 to $184 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 $21 which is on 2024-04-27.
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.
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.
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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