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Explore cheap prices from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

Cheapest train of the day
40,67 €
20:4023:42
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40,67 €
La175.
Cheapest train of the day
57,36 €
13:5016:27
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57,36 €
Su185.
Cheapest train of the day
30,25 €
20:0023:19
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30,25 €
Ma195.
Cheapest train of the day
30,19 €
21:0523:58
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30,19 €
Ti205.
Cheapest train of the day
39,49 €
13:5016:27
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39,49 €
Ke215.
Cheapest train of the day
57,36 €
06:3509:27
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57,36 €
To225.
Cheapest train of the day
46,93 €
20:4023:42
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46,93 €
Pe235.
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Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at 22,05 €, with the average cost for this route around 45,95 €. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
  • La, 17. 5.
    From 40,67 €
  • Su, 18. 5.
    From 57,36 €
  • Ma, 19. 5.
    From 30,25 €
  • Ti, 20. 5.
    From 30,19 €
  • Ke, 21. 5.
    From 39,49 €
  • To, 22. 5.
    From 57,36 €
  • Pe, 23. 5.
    From 46,93 €
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05:50
Barcelona-Sants
09:10
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 20m, Directrenfe
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06:25
Barcelona-Sants
09:17
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 52m, DirectOUIGO
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06:35
Barcelona-Sants
09:20
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 45m, Directrenfe
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06:35
Barcelona-Sants
09:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 52m, Directrenfe
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06:45
Barcelona-Sants
10:31
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 46m, Changes requiredrenfe
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06:45
Barcelona-Sants
10:38
Paris
3h 53m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha usually begin at 22,05 €. The average travel time is about 2h 30m, spanning a distance of roughly 502 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo provides around 59 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.
First train
First train
05:50
Last train
Last train
21:05
Departure station
Departure station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 30m
Distance
Distance
502 km
Price
Price
From 22,05 €
Train operators
Train operators

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

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.

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 Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha

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

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, 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.

Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha 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

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  • 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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