Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Train Tickets from $24.46

Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Train Tickets from $24.46

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Explore cheap prices from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

Cheapest train of the day
$34.05
18:4021:52
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$34.05
Thu1May
Cheapest train of the day
$38.80
13:5016:27
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$38.80
Fri2May
Cheapest train of the day
$57.61
06:2509:17
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$57.61
Sat3May
Cheapest train of the day
$91.00
07:5010:42
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$91.00
Sun4May
Cheapest train of the day
$51.61
21:0523:58
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$51.61
Mon5May
Cheapest train of the day
$40.81
20:5523:47
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$40.81
Tue6May
Cheapest train of the day
$41.99
13:5016:27
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$41.99
Wed7May
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Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.

Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as $24.46, with average prices for this route around $65.65. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Thu, May 1
    From $34.05
  • Fri, May 2
    From $38.80
  • Sat, May 3
    From $57.61
  • Sun, May 4
    From $91.00
  • Mon, May 5
    From $51.61
  • Tue, May 6
    From $40.81
  • Wed, May 7
    From $41.99
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:45
Barcelona-Sants
08:30
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 45m, Directiryo
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05:45
Barcelona-Sants
08:37
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 52m, Directiryo
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05:50
Barcelona-Sants
09:10
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 20m, Directrenfe
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05:50
Barcelona-Sants
09:15
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
3h 25m, Directrenfe
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06:25
Barcelona-Sants
09:17
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
2h 52m, DirectOUIGO
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06:35
Barcelona-Sants
09:20
Paris
2h 45m, Directrenfe
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Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Train Route Details

The Barcelona-Sants to Madrid train ticket is typically from $24.46. The average travel time is 2h 30m, covering a distance of approximately 312 miles. There are usually 72 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
05:45
Last train
Last train
21:05
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 30m
Distance
Distance
312 miles
Price
Price
From $24.46
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

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 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.

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 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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring 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.

Barcelona-Sants to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid, 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.

Barcelona-Sants to Madrid 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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