Can I buy the ticket online?

Yes. Select Madrid to Barcelona, compare live train offers and complete the booking online when the selected fare supports online payment.

What baggage can I take?

Baggage rules depend on the operator and fare shown for Madrid to Barcelona. Review the allowance and any extra charges before payment.

When should I book the Madrid to Barcelona trip?

Compare dates early for Madrid to Barcelona. The current lowest shown fare is 57.64 EUR, but availability and fare rules can change by date.

What documents should I carry?

Bring the identification and travel documents required for Spain and Spain. Requirements may differ by nationality, operator and route.

Can children travel on this route?

Children can travel on Madrid to Barcelona when the selected operator allows it. Enter the correct passenger ages and review child fare or accompaniment rules before payment.

Seat selection for Madrid to Barcelona is available only when supported by the selected operator and fare. Any available option appears during booking.

Is an overnight option available?

Overnight availability depends on the date and timetable. The fastest shown journey time is 3h 13m, but late departures should be checked in the live results.

What is the price of a Madrid–Barcelona train ticket?

The cheapest fare currently shown for Madrid to Barcelona is 57.64 EUR for the selected date. Prices can change with availability, fare type and booking time.

Where does the journey leave from in Madrid?

For this route, departures are shown from Madrid Atocha, Madrid Chamartin, Madrid Principe Pio. The exact terminal, station, airport or stop is stated in the selected itinerary and on the ticket.

Train from Madrid to Barcelona | Tickets, Stations and Travel Time

train route guide

Guia de ruta de train de Madrid a Barcelona

Compara train de Madrid a Barcelona con puntos de salida, llegada, mapa, clima y notas practicas antes de abrir una oferta de reserva.

Best price found Check live tickets

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Fastest time 3h 13m

Typical fastest published journey time for this city pair.

Direct services Disponibilidad segun fecha

Direct service availability can change by date and operator.

Arrival hubs 4 estacion(es) de tren

Main arrival points around Barcelona.

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Rail corridor: 579.9 km Fastest train: 3h 13m

7-day weather

Madrid Clear sky · Open-Meteo

25°C

Today 23° / 38°, rain 0%, wind 5 km/h

Today 38° Thu 38° Fri 38° Sat 38° Sun 37° Mon 35° Tue 34°

Barcelona Clear sky · Open-Meteo

24°C

Today 23° / 31°, rain 0%, wind 4 km/h

Today 31° Thu 31° Fri 31° Sat 31° Sun 32° Mon 36° Tue 32°

Informacion util para trenes de Madrid a Barcelona

Revisa la estacion de salida y llegada, si el servicio es directo y si el billete requiere asiento reservado o identificacion.

Madrid rail stations

Rail stations

Madrid Atocha Rail stations · Main hub

Madrid Chamartin Rail stations

Madrid Principe Pio Rail stations

Barcelona rail stations

Rail stations

Barcelona Sants Rail stations · Main hub

Barcelona Franca Station Rail stations

Barcelona Passeig de Gracia Rail stations

Barcelona Placa de Catalunya Rail stations

How to get from train stations to city center

Barcelona Sants to Barcelona center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	10-25 min	city fare	frequent	2.7 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-25 min	varies	on-demand	2.7 km	luggage

Barcelona Franca Station to Barcelona center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	10-25 min	city fare	frequent	1.3 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-25 min	varies	on-demand	1.3 km	luggage

Barcelona Passeig de Gracia to Barcelona center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	10-20 min	city fare	frequent	0.7 km	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-25 min	varies	on-demand	0.7 km	luggage

Barcelona Placa de Catalunya to Barcelona center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Metro / tram / local transit	5-20 min	city fare	frequent	-	fast city connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-20 min	varies	on-demand	-	luggage

Operators on this route

Name	Carrier code	IATA code	Passport needed during booking	Weekly direct services
Renfe	-	-	Depends on route	-
iryo	-	-	Depends on route	-
OUIGO Espana	-	-	Depends on route	-
SNCF	-	-	Depends on route	-
CP	-	-	Depends on route	-

Madrid to Barcelona by train: tickets, schedule and booking

Search the Madrid to Barcelona route online to see bookable train services for your chosen date. Instead of depending on static prices, you can compare live offers and review the conditions attached to each ticket.

Route overview

Route	Madrid → Barcelona
Distance	579.9 km
Travel time	from 3h 13m according to the selected itinerary
Ticket price	57.64 EUR for the chosen date
Departure station(s)	Madrid Atocha, Madrid Chamartin, Madrid Principe Pio
Arrival station(s)	Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Franca Station, Barcelona Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Placa de Catalunya
Operators	Renfe AVE, Avlo, iryo, OUIGO España
Current air temperature	25 °C / 24 °C
Distance to city centre	1.7 km / 2.7 km

Route

Madrid → Barcelona

Distance

579.9 km

Travel time

from 3h 13m according to the selected itinerary

Ticket price

57.64 EUR for the chosen date

Departure station(s)

Madrid Atocha, Madrid Chamartin, Madrid Principe Pio

Arrival station(s)

Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Franca Station, Barcelona Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Placa de Catalunya

Operators

Renfe AVE, Avlo, iryo, OUIGO España

Current air temperature

25 °C / 24 °C

Distance to city centre

1.7 km / 2.7 km

This is one of Spain’s principal high-speed rail routes. Exact operating details should always come from the live search result selected by the customer.

Operator availability and direct services depend on the travel date, season and current timetable.

Train timetable and travel time

Journey time depends on the selected service, the number of stops and the timetable valid on the travel date. Peak periods, maintenance work and operational changes may also influence the final arrival time for the Madrid-Barcelona schedule itinerary.

High-speed, intercity and regional services can have different travel times and ticket restrictions. Compare the full conditions rather than the headline duration alone for the Madrid-Barcelona mode itinerary.

On the Madrid–Barcelona itinerary, check local departure and arrival times carefully, particularly when accommodation or an onward connection is involved.

How to buy a ticket online

Open the online booking form and specify Madrid → Barcelona.

Set the preferred date and start the search.

Review the available services, including terminals, travel time and ticket rules.

Select the required fare and complete passenger details carefully.

Confirm payment, then keep the ticket and booking reference accessible during the journey.

Ticket format, baggage and fare rules

The accepted ticket format is specified in the booking confirmation. Some services accept a mobile e-ticket, while others may require a printed document or an identity check. Baggage allowances, changes and refunds are governed by the selected fare and operator conditions, so read them before purchase for the Madrid-Barcelona rules itinerary.

For the Madrid to Barcelona train, verify whether the ticket is valid only for a named departure or can be used more flexibly under the selected fare.

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