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Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid to Barcelona-Sants? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 14.380, with average prices for this route around KWD 38.560. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 21.750
  • Sun, Jun 15
    From KWD 20.280
  • Mon, Jun 16
    From KWD 15.490
  • Tue, Jun 17
    From KWD 14.380
  • Wed, Jun 18
    From KWD 18.330
  • Thu, Jun 19
    From KWD 20.280
  • Fri, Jun 20
    From KWD 21.750
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10:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
13:15
Barcelona-Sants
2h 45m, Directrenfe
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11:22
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
14:14
Barcelona-Sants
2h 52m, Directiryo
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11:25
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
14:10
Barcelona-Sants
2h 45m, Directiryo
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11:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
14:46
Barcelona-Sants
3h 19m, Directrenfe
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11:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
14:42
Barcelona-Sants
3h 12m, Directrenfe
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12:22
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
15:14
Paris
2h 52m, Directiryo
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Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid to Barcelona-Sants, train tickets usually start at KWD 14.380. The trip takes about 2h 30m on average, covering around 312 miles. OUIGO, renfe, iryo typically runs 56 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see 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 KWD 14.380
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Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

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 Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

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 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.

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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to Barcelona-Sants

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

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Madrid to Barcelona-Sants, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • 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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