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Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just RUB 2,370.62, with the average price for this route being around RUB 5,696.62. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Fri, Jul 18
    From RUB 4,266.48
  • Sat, Jul 19
    From RUB 4,040.16
  • Sun, Jul 20
    From RUB 4,351.75
  • Mon, Jul 21
    From RUB 2,749.58
  • Tue, Jul 22
    From RUB 2,370.62
  • Wed, Jul 23
    From RUB 4,421.23
  • Thu, Jul 24
    From RUB 3,982.26
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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
Barcelona-Sants
6h 49m, Changes requiredrenfe
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11:45
Madrid-Chamartín
20:51
Barcelona-Sants
9h 6m, Changes requiredrenfe
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12:05
Madrid-Chamartín
21:39
Barcelona-Sants
9h 34m, Changes requiredrenfe
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12:30
Madrid-Chamartín
19:00
Paris
6h 30m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

Train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants generally start at RUB 2,370.62. The journey typically takes around 2h 37m and covers a distance of approximately 311 miles. OUIGO, renfe usually operates 13 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult 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
311 miles
Price
Price
From RUB 2,370.62
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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

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains can receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy up to a 50% discount. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for consideration. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If cancellation is necessary, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Chamartín 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-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants, 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.

Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants 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

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    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

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