The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Barcelona Sants will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 42 trains that leave Madrid for Barcelona Sants every day 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 502 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 502 km
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4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid to Barcelona Sants train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona Sants trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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06011 | Delayed 10:10 08:57Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 13:03 13:03Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06501 | On time 09:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h02 | 12:04 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03303 | On time 09:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 12:19 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06111 | On time 10:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 13:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03113 | On time 10:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 13:46 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06121 | On time 11:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 14:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
09725 | On time 12:15 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h04 | 15:19 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03141 | On time 12:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 15:34 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06141 | On time 13:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 15:54 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06541 | On time 13:12 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 15:49 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03143 | On time 13:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h57 | 16:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06021 | On time 13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h59 | 16:41 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03305 | On time 14:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 17:46 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06151 | On time 14:52 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 17:29 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03161 | On time 14:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 17:34 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03163 | On time 15:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 18:19 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06161 | On time 15:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 18:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03171 | On time 15:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 18:34 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06571 | On time 16:17 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 18:54 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06171 | On time 16:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 19:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03373 | On time 16:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 19:46 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
02553 | On time 16:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 19:34 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03183 | On time 17:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h57 | 20:24 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06181 | On time 17:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 20:09 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03191 | On time 17:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 20:34 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06013 | On time 18:29 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 21:21 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03309 | On time 18:34 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 21:55 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06415 | On time 19:10 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h53 | 22:03 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03203 | On time 19:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h21 | 22:48 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06211 | On time 19:56 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 22:33 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06611 | On time 20:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 22:54 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
06261 | On time 05:09 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h51 | 08:00 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03301 | 05:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h58 | 08:25 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03071 | On time 05:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 08:34 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06471 | On time 06:02 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 08:54 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06071 | On time 06:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 08:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03073 | On time 06:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h19 | 09:46 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03081 | On time 06:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 09:34 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06081 | On time 07:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 09:59 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03083 | On time 07:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 10:19 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06281 | On time 07:50 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h37 | 10:27 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
03091 | On time 07:57 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h44 | 10:41 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
06091 | On time 08:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2h52 | 11:14 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
02561 | On time 08:27 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 3h14 | 11:41 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Barcelona Sants
Trains from Madrid to Barcelona Sants run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 502 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 20:02 |
Train companies: Ouigo, iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Barcelona Sants trainsOuigo, iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Madrid and Barcelona Sants from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Madrid to Barcelona Sants train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Barcelona Sants by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona Sants, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Barcelona Sants
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free WiFi in the station and on all Renfe trains.
- Open daily from 05:30 to 22:00.
- Passion Food
- La Barrila
- Enrique Tomás
- Pic Nic
- Foodissimo!
- PureGusto
- Burger King
- Wheelchair parking, adapted elevators, adapted platforms, lobby shopping area.
- 60 Balconies Urban Stay
- Only YOU Hotel Atocha
- SLEEP’N Atocha
- Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- On the ground floor of the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1
- Bus lines: 10, 14, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, 102, 121, 203
- Train lines: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, C10
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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