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Train Madrid - Barcelona from 25 €, cheap tickets

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503 km
3h02min
Train, TER, TGV, Thalys, Eurostar
22 trains / day

Prices of the next trains Madrid - Barcelona

Next SaturdayIn 1 month
Morning37 €31 €
Afternoon35 €31 €
Evening38 €31 €

Renfe AVE, Iryo, Ouigo, Renfe AVE International make ticket prices from Madrid to Barcelona vary enormously, as they can be up to 8 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Wednesday, 28 October, you will find the cheapest Madrid-Barcelona tickets starting at 25.00 €.

Train Madrid Barcelona in brief

Average price

49.78 €

Price range

25.00 € - 205.65 €

Fastest Madrid-Barcelona train

3h02min

Number of trains / day

22

It will take you 3h02min by train from Madrid to reach Barcelona. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.

The distance between Madrid and Barcelona is 503 km and the average speed is 166 km/h.

Madrid - Barcelona cheaper by bus: bus tickets are from 44.05 € for a 7h35min journey.

Train or bus between Madrid and Barcelona?

The train connects Madrid to Barcelona in 3h02min with tickets from 25 €. The bus takes about 7h35min with tickets from 44 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.

Madrid Barcelona by bus: times and tickets

First and last train Madrid Barcelona.

First Train Madrid - Barcelona.

Departure at 06:22

Last Train Madrid - Barcelona

Departure at 20:22

Madrid - Barcelona train on average every

37 minutes

Which train companies for Madrid to Barcelona?

Rail connections between Madrid and Barcelona are provided by 10 companies :
  • Renfe AVE
  • Renfe ALVIA
  • Renfe AVANT
  • Renfe Media Distancia
  • Renfe AVE International
  • Renfe Intercity
  • Iryo
  • Ouigo, the low-cost TGV
  • Renfe Regional Exprés
  • Renfe Regional

Save 88% on your Madrid - Barcelona trip :

Renfe AVE
Min price: 28.04 €
Max price: 205.65 €
Renfe AVE Madrid Barcelona
Iryo
Min price: 35.22 €
Max price: 195.45 €
Iryo Madrid Barcelona
Ouigo
Min price: 25.00 €
Max price: 149.00 €
Ouigo Madrid Barcelona
Renfe AVE International
Min price: 28.04 €
Max price: 174.30 €
Renfe AVE International Madrid Barcelona

How to travel at cheapest prices from Madrid to Barcelona

You can travel to Barcelona from Madrid from 25 euros. To find an even cheaper Madrid Barcelona train ticket, we suggest you should travel during off-peak periods. This will be during the day (middle) on weekdays, or very early in the morning or late in the evening. On weekends, Madrid-Barcelona train tickets are more expensive especially at the beginning of the weekend and on Sunday evenings. Finally, the closer the departure date, the higher the prices increases, especially in the event of heavy traffic. As you can see, the departure and arrival times for Madrid - Barcelona influence the prices of the trips. So you have to anticipate during weekends and holidays.

You can also buy train tickets Barcelona-Madrid in the other direction.

And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Madrid-Barcelona.

The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :

  • Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
  • Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
  • Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
  • Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
Our guides on cheap train tickets.

How to cancel my train tickets on Kombo

The advantage of booking with Kombo is that cancellations are very simple and fast. Thanks to your reservation number from your confirmation email, or directly via your customer account in the heading my tickets , you can find your tickets and cancel them .
We even prepared a guide for you to know how to cancel your train tickets easily

Departure stations at Madrid

Your train to Barcelona will depart from one of the following stations:

  • Estación de Madrid Atocha

    Plan

  • Madrid-Chamartin

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  • Estación de Principe Pío

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Destination stations in Barcelona

Departing from Madrid, trains for Barcelona will arrive at one of the following stations:

  • Barcelona Sants

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  • Barcelona El Clot (Aragó)

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