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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 14.330, with the typical price for this route being about KWD 31.010. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Tue, Jun 17
    From KWD 15.070
  • Wed, Jun 18
    From KWD 21.270
  • Thu, Jun 19
    From KWD 25.350
  • Fri, Jun 20
    From KWD 23.880
  • Sat, Jun 21
    From KWD 21.680
  • Sun, Jun 22
    From KWD 29.030
  • Mon, Jun 23
    From KWD 14.330
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19:29
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
22:28
Barcelona-Sants
2h 59m, Directiryo
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19:34
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
22:55
Barcelona-Sants
3h 21m, Directrenfe
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20:05
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
22:42
Barcelona-Sants
2h 37m, Directrenfe
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20:22
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
23:14
Barcelona-Sants
2h 52m, Directiryo
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20:27
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
23:48
Barcelona-Sants
3h 21m, Directrenfe
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21:02
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
23:54
Paris
2h 52m, DirectOUIGO
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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 14.330. The trip takes about 2h 37m on average, covering around 312 miles. OUIGO, renfe, iryo typically runs 48 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
06:12
Last train
Last train
21:07
Departure station
Departure station
Madrid
Arrival station
Arrival station
Barcelona-Sants
Journey time
Journey time
2h 37m
Distance
Distance
312 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 14.330
Train operators
Train operators
OUIGO, renfe, iryo

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Madrid to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of 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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