Trains from Barcelona to Madrid

Barcelona to Madrid train information

Barcelona Madrid train map

Train duration 3h13m
Arrival Madrid, Spain
Departure Barcelona, Spain
Distance 314 Miles
Train operators Renfe
Lowest train price from €182.60

Which train company can I use?

There are a lot of rail operators across the United Kingdom & Europe but the trains from Barcelona in Spain to Madrid in Spain are provided by Renfe.

How long is the train?

On average, the journey takes around 3h13m by train because of the 314 miles to travel to Madrid from Barcelona. The journey time will vary depending if your train is direct or with stops.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

We found trains from £182.60 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares will change depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Barcelona to Madrid train tickets

from €182.60 MORE 2h47m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from £38.01 MORE 9h50m
from £111.27 MORE 9h41m
Flight
from £16.97 MORE 6h25m

Barcelona - Madrid prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Barcelona to Madrid by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Barcelona - Madrid: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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£49

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£47

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£46

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£53

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£51

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£64

Same day

Days before Departure

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Purchasing your train from Barcelona to Madrid in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £46 when booking your ticket 7 days in advance which is 28% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Barcelona to Madrid trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Barcelona and Madrid by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Madrid to Barcelona and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€55.00 06/01/2025 07:32 16 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€79.00 06/01/2025 12:00 16 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€79.00 06/01/2025 11:00 16 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€82.00 29/12/2024 06:35 15 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€82.00 29/12/2024 06:35 15 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€85.00 05/01/2025 12:00 16 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€96.00 19/12/2024 13:25 20 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€97.00 06/01/2025 15:00 16 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€98.00 19/12/2024 11:00 20 hours ago
Barcelona
Sants
Madrid
Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
€103.00 05/01/2025 15:00 16 hours ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

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