Madrid to Barcelona Trains From US$35.89

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Buy cheap train tickets from Madrid to Barcelona for just From US$35.89. Book in advance to secure the most affordable fare, instead of the average ticket price of US$45.67. The train journey from Madrid to Barcelona typically takes approximately 2h 30m. You can expect a frequency of 24 trains available daily. For further information, please consult our Train Journey Planner and Train Timetable.

Madrid to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

To find the cheapest train tickets from Madrid to Barcelona, it is recommended to book in advance and avoid traveling during peak times. Compare the train prices and times below for the best deals on rail fares.

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06:15
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
08:45
Barcelona-Sants
2h 30m, Direct
07:05
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:50
Barcelona-Sants
2h 45m, Direct
07:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:42
Barcelona-Sants
3h 12m, Direct
08:25
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
11:10
Barcelona-Sants
2h 45m, Direct
08:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
11:15
Barcelona-Sants
2h 45m, Direct
09:00
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
11:30
Barcelona-Sants
2h 30m, Direct
09:16
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
12:01
Barcelona-Sants
2h 45m, Direct
09:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
12:37
Barcelona-Sants
3h 7m, Direct
10:00
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
12:45
Barcelona-Sants
2h 45m, Direct
10:05
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
13:00
Barcelona-Sants
2h 55m, Direct

10:05

Madrid-Puerta De Atocha

13:00

Paris

2h 55m, Direct

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Madrid to Barcelona Train Route Details

The Madrid to Barcelona train ticket is from From US$35.89. The average travel time is 2h 30m, covering a distance of approximately 506 mile. There are usually 24 daily trains provided by AVLO. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train	06:15
Last train	21:00
Departure station	Madrid
Arrival station	Barcelona
Distance	506 mile
Journey time	2h 30m
Price	From US$35.89
Train operators	AVLO

How to Book Cheap Train Tickets in Spain?

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Book in advance

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Travel during off-peak times

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Consider regional trains

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