Madrid to Barcelona Train
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Madrid to Barcelona by train
The journey from Madrid to Barcelona by train is 504.81 km and takes 3 hrs 29 mins. There are 55 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:15 am and the last at 9:07 pm. It is possible to travel from Madrid to Barcelona by train for as little as $13.48 or as much as $245.60. The best price for this journey is $13.48.
| Lowest Price | $13.48 |
| Journey Duration | 3 hrs 29 mins |
| Connection per Day | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO 55 |
| Lowest Price | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO $13.48 |
| Highest Price | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO $245.60 |
| First Departure | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO 6:15 am |
| Last Departure | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO 9:07 pm |
| Distance | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO 504.81 km |
| Departure | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO Madrid |
| Arrival | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO Barcelona |
| Carriers | Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros Renfe AVE INT, Renfe Viajeros, Iryo, AVE, Ouigo Spain, AVLO |
Madrid to Barcelona Train Times
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Price as departure date approaches
Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $29.28 to $76.99 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 62% on your trip!
Best time to book cheap train tickets from Madrid to Barcelona
The cheapest Madrid - Barcelona train tickets can be found for as low as $37.54 if you’re lucky, or $43.80 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $50.70.
Find the best day to travel to Barcelona by train
When travelling to Barcelona by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
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Madrid to Barcelona CO2 Emissions by Train
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