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Arranging travel from Madrid to Barcelona? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from $27.68, with the typical price for this route being about $60.22. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.

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Thu10Sep
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06:0909:35
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$42.48
Fri11Sep
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Sat12Sep
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Sun13Sep
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Mon14Sep
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Madrid to Barcelona train timetable

On the 315 miles journey from Madrid to Barcelona, 30 trains run daily. The average trip duration is 3h 17m, though the fastest service takes only 3h 2m. Services operate from the first departure at 06:09 until the final arrival at 20:30. Find your ideal time and book your journey below.
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06:09
3h 26m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:35
Barcelona-Sants
iryo
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06:16
3h 8m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:24
Barcelona-Sants
Renfe
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06:22
3h 23m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:45
Barcelona-Sants
OUIGO Spain
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06:27
3h 23m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:50
Barcelona-Sants
Renfe
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07:22
3h 2m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:24
Barcelona-Sants
iryo
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07:27
3h 44m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
11:11
Paris
Renfe
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Madrid to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Madrid to Barcelona usually begin at $27.68. The average travel time is about 3h 2m, spanning a distance of roughly 315 miles. iryo, Renfe, OUIGO Spain provides around 30 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:09
Last train
Last train
20:30
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
3h 2m
Distance
Distance
315 miles
Price
Price
$27.68
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Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.

Spanish train offers

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Madrid to Barcelona, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Madrid to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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