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Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as 40,41 €, with the average fare for this route being approximately 39,00 €. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
  • La, 19. 7.
    From 40,65 €
  • Su, 20. 7.
    From 78,16 €
  • Ma, 21. 7.
    From 57,01 €
  • Ti, 22. 7.
    From 60,57 €
  • Ke, 23. 7.
    From 47,03 €
  • To, 24. 7.
    From 40,41 €
  • Pe, 25. 7.
    From 48,25 €
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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 40,41 €. The average travel time is about 2h 30m, spanning a distance of roughly 502 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo provides around 57 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 40,41 €
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

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 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.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

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 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.

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

When traveling from Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Barcelona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in Advance

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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