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Planning a trip from Madrid to Barcelona? Trip.com offers Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting from just $33.83, with the average price for this route around $43.03! Find the best deals for the next 7 days in the table below, starting today.
Cheapest train of the day
$36.59
06:2209:45
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$36.59
Tue10Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$33.83
08:5712:06
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$33.83
Wed11Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$35.83
06:2709:50
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$35.83
Thu12Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$42.28
06:2209:45
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$42.28
Fri13Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$37.63
12:2716:09
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$37.63
Sat14Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$44.75
06:2709:56
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$44.75
Sun15Mar
Cheapest train of the day
$43.01
15:2719:14
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$43.01
Mon16Mar
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Madrid to Barcelona train timetable

Considering a journey from Madrid to Barcelona? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at $33.83, with the average cost for this route around $43.03. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
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06:09
2h 51m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:00
Barcelona-Sants
iryo
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06:09
3h 16m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:25
Barcelona-Sants
iryo
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06:16
2h 49m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:05
Barcelona-Sants
RENFE
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06:16
3h 14m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:30
Barcelona-Sants
RENFE
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06:22
3h 23m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:45
Barcelona-Sants
OUIGO_ESP
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06:27
2h 58m, Direct
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:25
Paris
RENFE
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Madrid to Barcelona Train Route Details

The Madrid to Barcelona train ticket is typically from $33.83. The average travel time is 2h 37m, covering a distance of approximately 315 miles. There are usually 93 daily trains provided by OUIGO_ESP, Ouigo, Iryo. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
06:09
Last train
Last train
21:07
Departure city
Departure city
Arrival city
Arrival city
Journey time
Journey time
2h 37m
Distance
Distance
315 miles
Price
Price
From $33.83
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO_ESP, Ouigo, Iryo

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring 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

For a trip from Madrid to Barcelona, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Madrid to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in advance

    Book in advance

    Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a return ticket

    Buy a return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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