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Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just AED 176.12, with the average price for this route being around AED 371.93. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Sun, Jul 20
    From AED 444.43
  • Mon, Jul 21
    From AED 315.81
  • Tue, Jul 22
    From AED 266.54
  • Wed, Jul 23
    From AED 185.18
  • Thu, Jul 24
    From AED 176.12
  • Fri, Jul 25
    From AED 232.69
  • Sat, Jul 26
    From AED 217.90
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09:43
Barcelona-Sants
12:42
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 59m, Directiryo
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09:55
Barcelona-Sants
13:19
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 24m, Directrenfe
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10:00
Barcelona-Sants
13:17
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 17m, Directrenfe
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10:25
Barcelona-Sants
13:02
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 37m, Directiryo
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10:40
Barcelona-Sants
13:32
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 52m, DirectOUIGO
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11:00
Barcelona-Sants
13:45
Paris
2h 45m, Directrenfe
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Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Train Route Details

Train tickets from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid generally start at AED 176.12. The journey typically takes around 2h 30m and covers a distance of approximately 502 km. OUIGO, renfe, iryo usually operates 60 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult our train route table.

First train
First train
06:25
Last train
Last train
21:25
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 30m
Distance
Distance
502 km
Price
Price
From AED 176.12
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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

Advance booking

You can enjoy discounts of up to 70% by booking in advance. Popular routes allow bookings up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the sooner you book, the cheaper it will be. Trip.com has marked the lowest prices for you, easing your travel arrangements.

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 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 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 Barcelona-Sants to Madrid

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid, 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.

Barcelona-Sants to Madrid 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

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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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