Barcelona to Madrid Train
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Barcelona to Madrid by train
The journey from Barcelona to Madrid by train is 313.67 mi and takes 2 hr 58 min. There are 56 connections per day, with the first departure at 5:40 AM and the last at 9:25 PM. It is possible to travel from Barcelona to Madrid by train for as little as $16.07 or as much as $188.23. The best price for this journey is $16.07.
| Lowest Price | $16.07 |
| Journey Duration | 2 hr 58 min |
| Connection per Day | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo 56 |
| Lowest Price | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo $16.07 |
| Highest Price | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo $188.23 |
| First Departure | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo 5:40 AM |
| Last Departure | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo 9:25 PM |
| Distance | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo 313.67 mi |
| Departure | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo Barcelona |
| Arrival | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo Madrid |
| Carriers | Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros Renfe REGIONAL EXPRESS, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE INT, AVE, AVLO, Iryo |
Barcelona to Madrid Train Times
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Price as departure date approaches
Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $24.81 to $48.55 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 49% on your trip!
Best time to book cheap train tickets from Barcelona to Madrid
The cheapest Barcelona - Madrid train tickets can be found for as low as $23.55 if you’re lucky, or $29.88 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $35.02.
Find the best day to travel to Madrid by train
When travelling to Madrid by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
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Barcelona to Madrid CO2 Emissions by Train
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