Is there a direct train from Madrid to Barcelona or will I have to change?

There are direct trains from Madrid to Barcelona , so normally you will not need to change on your journey. You can go from Madrid to Barcelona by train directly without getting off the train or changing stations.

What is the duration of the train trip from Madrid to Barcelona?

The duration of the train journey between Madrid and Barcelona will depend on its stops. Normally the average duration of the trip is 2 hours 56 minutes , there is usually not much time difference between trains, it will depend on the stops you have to make in other stations.

When does the first train depart from Madrid to Barcelona?

Normally, the first train leaves Madrid at 6:20 h and arrives at Barcelona at 8:50 h . The schedule for the first train may change for holidays or weekends.

When is the last train from Madrid to Barcelona?

Normally, the last train that can be taken leaves from Madrid at 20:40 h and arrives at Barcelona at 23:55 h . The last train schedule may change for holidays or weekends.

Cheap AVE Madrid to Barcelona tickets, tickets from 5,00 €

Q: What is the price of the trains from Madrid to Barcelona?

Train prices from Madrid to Barcelona can vary greatly, from 5,00 € to 293,95 € . The most important thing, if you are looking for the cheapest ticket, is that you buy it as far in advance as possible , this way you will get the best offers and prices. The price also changes depending on the rate or the class and schedule you choose.

Q: How fast do trains travel from Madrid to Barcelona?

Trains going from Madrid to Barcelona travel at an average speed of 136.8 km/h , although at times they can reach much higher maximum speeds.

Q: How far does the train travel from Madrid to Barcelona?

Trains traveling from Madrid to Barcelona cover a distance of approximately 506 Km and the average duration of the train journey is 2 hours 56 minutes.

Trains AVE from Madrid to Barcelona

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Surrender to all the obvious advantages that have the travel in the AVE Madrid - Barcelona, since paying between a minimum of minimum of 5,00 € and a maximum of 293,95 € you will be at full speed, in the means of transportation that has the most comfortable seats and gives you more freedom than any other means of mass transportation of people. High speed, Low prices, but only on Trenes.com. Check the timetables for AVE from Madrid to Barcelona on AVE schedules Madrid to Barcelona.

A trip on the AVE Madrid - Barcelona is ideal whether it is a personal trip or a business trip, with scheduled departures that are met strictly, between 6:20 h and 20:40 h and durations from 2 hours 30 minutes up to 3 hours 16 minutes to perform at the maximum speed the 506 Km that lie ahead in the path between Madrid and Barcelona. We present a new way to see AVE tickets Madrid Barcelona.

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AVE Madrid - Barcelona

Distance:	506 Km
Average length:	2 hours 56 minutes
Average speed:	136.8 km/h
Price of the cheapest ticket:	5,00 €
Average ticket price:	78,75 €
Price of the expensive ticket:	293,95 €

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The cheapest AVE Madrid Barcelona ticket

The search for the AVE train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona for the best price was made on the a las h, it is a Avlo train with departure on the 15/10/2022 a las 6:20 h and arrival on the 15/10/2022 a las 8:50 h. The price of the cheapest ticket has been 5,00 € and the cheapest rate possible for this ticket has been the Niño Básica fare.

Renfe official ticket from AVE Madrid to Barcelona

Trenes.com issues official AVE Madrid Barcelona tickets and it does totally legally as a verified and authorised travel agency by Renfe, ie if you buy a AVE Madrid Barcelona ticket through our website, you only need to print the ticket or to show the bidi code sent to the mobile phone, present it at the Madrid Atocha station and get on the train you have got assigned.

This is a real example of a Madrid Barcelona ticket issued by Trenes.com.

On it you can see the ticket number 7605400610883, the locator 7AHDTH, the origin and destination stations, in this case the train travels from Madrid Atocha to Barcelona Sants. The railway operator Renfe, the train type AVE, the train number 03053 and the rail car 007. The contracted rate Promo in Turista class, the assigned seat 11B, the price for the ticket, this Madrid Barcelona train ticket is not necessarily the cheapest ticket since the price of the train ticket often depends on the time in advance with which you bought the ticket. In this case the price is 32,00€ and the departure date is 31/03/2016. The train departure time of this ticket is at 05:50 h and the arrival of this train at the Barcelona Sants station is at 08:55 h. The duration of the journey from Madrid Atocha to Barcelona Sants has been 3 horas 5 minutos.

AVE stations to Barcelona

Cheap AVE Madrid Barcelona tickets

Origin Destination Train Date Price
Madrid Barcelona Avlo 15/10/2022 5,00 €
Madrid Barcelona Avlo 22/11/2022 7,00 €
Madrid Barcelona Avlo 25/10/2022 9,00 €
Madrid Barcelona AVE 29/11/2022 11,35 €
Madrid Barcelona AVE 22/11/2022 12,35 €
Madrid Barcelona AVE 15/11/2022 13,40 €

AVE from Madrid to Barcelona, stations, prices and schedules

506 Km in which the AVE will take you pampered to Barcelona, saving you the hassle of driving, having to park, possible traffic jams, etc. The cheapest way to buy your tickets AVE Madrid - Barcelona is on Trenes.com.

You will no longer have to adjust your seatbelt on your travels to Barcelona, in no sense, nor economical or in the car, you will not have to drive the 506 Km either, now we are the ones who adjust the belt to the prices for the AVE tickets Madrid - Barcelona, that is why, on our webpage you will not find them above 293,95 €. Turn your travel from Madrid to Barcelona into reality with our tickets AVE Madrid - Barcelona.

You can depart from Madrid between 6:20 h and 20:40 h, and to select the most convenient of all, we give you two tips, if you want your trip in the AVE Madrid Barcelona to be the cheapest that exists, the proper departure time is the one at 6:20 h and if you want the journey in the AVE Madrid - Barcelona to be as short as possible, then chose the one at 19:00 h. We guarantee an impeccable track record in finding the cheapest AVE tickets Madrid - Barcelona.

Information about the AVE journey from Madrid to Barcelona

If you have doubts or questions about your AVE trip from Madrid to Barcelona, we have prepared a list of questions that our clients usually ask us.

If I buy AVE tickets from Madrid to Barcelona, do I have to print the tickets?

It is not necessary, we will send you the tickets both to your email and to your mobile phone so that you can travel without problems just by showing your mobile phone. We recommend, if you have the possibility to print them, that you do so in case you have problems with the coverage or with the battery of your mobile phone.

How long in advance do I have to be at the Madrid AVE station?

Normally we recommend that you be at the train station 30 minutes before the train's departure to go with tranquility and comfort.

What is the duration of the AVE trip from Madrid to Barcelona?

The duration of the trip by AVE Madrid Barcelona will depend on its stops. Normally the average duration of the trip is 2 hours 56 minutes , it will depend on the stops that the AVE train you have chosen has to make at other stations.

How fast do trains travel from Madrid to Barcelona?

The AVE Madrid to Barcelona travels at an average speed of 136.8 km/h , although at times it can reach much higher maximum speeds.

When does the first AVE depart from Madrid to Barcelona?

Normally, the first AVE leaves Madrid at 6:20 h and arrives at Barcelona at 8:50 h. TIt is possible that the schedule of the first AVE train will change if it is on holidays or weekends.

How much are the AVE tickets from Madrid to Barcelona?

The prices of AVE trains from Madrid to Barcelona can vary greatly, from 5,00 € to 293,95 € . The most important thing, if you are looking for the cheapest ticket, is that you buy it as far in advance as possible , this way you will get the best offers and prices.

Is there a direct AVE from Madrid to Barcelona or will I have to change?

All AVE trains Madrid Barcelona are direct , you will not need to change during the trip. You can go from Madrid to Barcelona by AVE directly without getting off the train or changing stations, although the AVE may have to make a stop at an intermediate station.

Can I change or cancel my AVE tickets from Madrid to Barcelona?

There are two options, there are tickets that, if they allow changes and cancellations and others do not, these are usually cheaper. It is very important that you choose the rate that suits you best at the time of purchase.

How far does the AVE travel from Madrid to Barcelona?

Trains AVE traveling from Madrid to Barcelona cover a distance of approximately 506 Km and the average duration of the AVE journey is 2 hours 56 minutes.

When is the last AVE from Madrid to Barcelona?

Normally, the last AVE that can be taken leaves from Madrid at 20:40 h and arrives at Barcelona at 23:55 h . It is possible that the schedule of the last AVE train changes if it is on holidays or weekends.

More details about AVE Madrid Barcelona

Barcelona Sants hosts several AVE trains during the day. From Barcelona you can travel to different locations in Spain and also outside of Spain: to France.

The connection that is used most frequently is the one which travels between Barcelona - Madrid. The journey from one city to another is so fast, that there is no transportation that will make the AVE fade.

Estació de Sants has two floors. The ground floor contains access to the tracks, ticket sales, customer service, cafeterias, restaurants, shops and car rental, etc. On the other hand, in the underground are the tracks and the platforms. There are 14 tracks. There are lifts and escalators to access the tracks. The railway services that it receives are several. Until the works of the Barcelona-La Sagrera station finish, Barcelona Sants will be the stopping point for most high-speed trains.

Barcelona Sants

The station is located in Plaça dels Països Catalans in the district of Sants-Montjuïc and it is very well connected by metro and urban buses with the rest of districts of the city. The station provides services of Medium and Long Distance, High Speed ??and Rodalies de Catalunya. On the station there is a hotel of the Barceló chain.

The opening hours are from 04:30 to 00:30 h. The services available to the passenger are various: lockers, ATMs, parking, toilets, cafeteria and restaurant, Club Room, Wifi, etc.

Madrid is not the only destination from Sants. There are many other routes by AVE. Barcelona - Sevilla, Barcelona - Valencia, Barcelona - Zaragoza, Barcelona - Paris, Barcelona - Ciudad Real, etc. Sants sees all kinds of trains. In addition, there is also urban bus service and taxis at one of the exits of the station. The bus stop is also next door.

The route Madrid Barcelona is a success and it is the most requested route. Apart from the speed of arrival from the station of origin to the destination station, it offers many more advantages. For example, you have the suitcases included. Depending on the rate, you can change your tickets for free and children under 4 travel for free. These are some of the advantages with which we can compare the use of the AVE with the airplane and see what suits us more.

AVE Barcelona Sants hacia Madrid Atocha

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