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Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from 30,17 €, with the typical price for this route being about 29,90 €. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • To, 31. 7.
    From 71,78 €
  • Pe, 1. 8.
    From 61,38 €
  • La, 2. 8.
    From 40,58 €
  • Su, 3. 8.
    From 46,82 €
  • Ma, 4. 8.
    From 44,31 €
  • Ti, 5. 8.
    From 30,17 €
  • Ke, 6. 8.
    From 40,17 €
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06:43
Madrid-Chamartín
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
8h 3m, Changes requiredrenfe
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07:02
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:54
Barcelona-Sants
2h 52m, DirectOUIGO
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08:30
Madrid-Chamartín
14:50
Barcelona-Sants
6h 20m, Changes requiredrenfe
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09:45
Madrid-Chamartín
19:00
Barcelona-Sants
9h 15m, Changes requiredrenfe
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10:02
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
13:04
Barcelona-Sants
3h 2m, DirectOUIGO
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11:30
Madrid-Chamartín
18:19
Paris
6h 49m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona usually begin at 30,17 €. The average travel time is about 2h 37m, spanning a distance of roughly 500 km. OUIGO, renfe provides around 13 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:43
Last train
Last train
21:02
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 37m
Distance
Distance
500 km
Price
Price
From 30,17 €
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

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 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 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.

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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering 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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