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Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid to Barcelona-Sants? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as 295,04 kr, with average prices for this route around 558,62 kr. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • fre, 11 juli
    From 522,93 kr
  • lör, 12 juli
    From 422,73 kr
  • sön, 13 juli
    From 499,82 kr
  • mån, 14 juli
    From 295,04 kr
  • tis, 15 juli
    From 383,48 kr
  • ons, 16 juli
    From 403,88 kr
  • tors, 17 juli
    From 616,67 kr
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06:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:25
Barcelona-Sants
2h 58m, Directrenfe
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06:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:31
Barcelona-Sants
3h 4m, Directrenfe
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06:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:21
Barcelona-Sants
2h 51m, Directrenfe
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07:02
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:54
Barcelona-Sants
2h 52m, DirectOUIGO
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07:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:46
Barcelona-Sants
3h 19m, Directrenfe
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07:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:42
Paris
3h 12m, Directrenfe
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Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Madrid to Barcelona-Sants usually begin at 295,04 kr. The average travel time is about {durationTime}, spanning a distance of roughly 502 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo provides around 55 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
06:27
Last train
Last train
21:02
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 30m
Distance
Distance
502 km
Price
Price
From 295,04 kr
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Train operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
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.

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 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 Madrid to Barcelona-Sants

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 to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Madrid to Barcelona-Sants, 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.

Madrid to Barcelona-Sants 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

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • 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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