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Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Madrid to Barcelona-Sants? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from KWD 15.490, with the typical price for this route being about KWD 38.560. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From KWD 23.970
  • Sun, Jun 15
    From KWD 20.280
  • Mon, Jun 16
    From KWD 15.490
  • Tue, Jun 17
    From KWD 16.590
  • Wed, Jun 18
    From KWD 18.070
  • Thu, Jun 19
    From KWD 20.280
  • Fri, Jun 20
    From KWD 21.750
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15:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
18:46
Barcelona-Sants
3h 19m, Directrenfe
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15:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
18:42
Barcelona-Sants
3h 12m, Directrenfe
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16:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
19:19
Barcelona-Sants
2h 52m, Directrenfe
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16:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
19:15
Barcelona-Sants
2h 45m, Directrenfe
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16:37
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
19:14
Barcelona-Sants
2h 37m, Directiryo
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16:40
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
19:10
Paris
2h 30m, Directiryo
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Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

The Madrid to Barcelona-Sants train ticket is typically from KWD 15.490. The average travel time is 2h 30m, covering a distance of approximately 312 miles. There are usually 56 daily trains provided by OUIGO, renfe, iryo. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
06:27
Last train
Last train
21:02
Departure station
Departure station
Madrid
Arrival station
Arrival station
Barcelona-Sants
Journey time
Journey time
2h 30m
Distance
Distance
312 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 15.490
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO, renfe, iryo

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

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 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.

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 Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

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.

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