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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 KWD 14.370, with the average price for this route being around KWD 13.100. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • Tue, Jun 17
    From KWD 21.730
  • Wed, Jun 18
    From KWD 20.260
  • Thu, Jun 19
    From KWD 23.940
  • Fri, Jun 20
    From KWD 23.940
  • Sat, Jun 21
    From KWD 23.940
  • Sun, Jun 22
    From KWD 27.620
  • Mon, Jun 23
    From KWD 14.370
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06:43
Madrid-Chamartín
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
8h 3m, Changes requiredrenfe
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07:02
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
09:54
Barcelona-Sants
2h 52m, DirectOUIGO
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08:30
Madrid-Chamartín
14:50
Barcelona-Sants
6h 20m, Changes requiredrenfe
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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
Paris
6h 49m, Changes requiredrenfe
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Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants, train tickets usually start at KWD 14.370. The trip takes about 2h 37m on average, covering around 311 miles. OUIGO, renfe typically runs 13 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see 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 KWD 14.370
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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 Disabled People Fare

Disabled passengers can benefit from Renfe's discounts, with savings of up to 40%. For just €6, you can get a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is greater during weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets are subject to the type of ticket and may incur a fee.

Renfe Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains 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 request a quote for approval. 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, with an applicable fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

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

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Chamartín to Barcelona-Sants

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into 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 travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher 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-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

  • 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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