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Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just $36.70, with the average price for this route being around $41.52. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Fri, Jul 11
    From $59.77
  • Sat, Jul 12
    From $53.86
  • Sun, Jul 13
    From $65.07
  • Mon, Jul 14
    From $36.70
  • Tue, Jul 15
    From $42.25
  • Wed, Jul 16
    From $51.77
  • Thu, Jul 17
    From $54.79
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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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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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08:07
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
10:59
Barcelona-Sants
2h 52m, Directiryo
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08:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
11:19
Paris
2h 52m, Directrenfe
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Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona usually begin at $36.70. The average travel time is about {durationTime}, spanning a distance of roughly 312 miles. OUIGO, renfe, iryo provides around 31 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 37m
Distance
Distance
312 miles
Price
Price
From $36.70
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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 Young Persons Fare

Young people aged 14 to 25 can enjoy up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card, valid for a year and non-transferable, offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe grants a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children can select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or get refunds according to the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains will receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for approval. 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 Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe supports large families in Spain with discounted fares, offering 20% for general and 50% for special category families on AVE and Larga Distancia trains. However, these discounts are not valid on AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. Additionally, single-parent families can enjoy discounts on Rodalies services in Catalonia by presenting a certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the policies for changes and refunds.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona

Renfe trains, particularly AVE models, offer four service categories based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular commuters or budget-conscious travelers, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking extra comfort, with 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-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona Renfe ticket types

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

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