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Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at $33.59, with the average cost for this route around $35.77. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
  • Fri, Jul 11
    From $54.71
  • Sat, Jul 12
    From $49.30
  • Sun, Jul 13
    From $59.57
  • Mon, Jul 14
    From $33.59
  • Tue, Jul 15
    From $46.16
  • Wed, Jul 16
    From $47.42
  • Thu, Jul 17
    From $49.85
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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-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

The train ticket from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants typically costs from $33.59. The journey averages {durationTime} in travel time and covers an approximate distance of 312 miles. OUIGO, renfe, iryo generally offers 54 trains per day on this route. For planning purposes, please refer to 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
312 miles
Price
Price
From $33.59
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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 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: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

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 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 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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha 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-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Select from four fare types for your trip from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants, arranged in order of price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type has different conditions for refunds and changes.

Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the least expensive fare available on AVE trains, and it comes with no refund or change options.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit more expensive compared to the Básico fare. This ticket option includes the ability to get 70% refund of the original ticket price and make one free change, along with several extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is a bit pricier than Elige Estándar. The primary distinction is the wider seats, and it also offers the option for refunds and changes.

Prémium

As the most expensive fare, Prémium includes 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

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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