Trains Madrid <> Barcelona 

*Sometimes tickets are available earlier, but often later, occasionally even just 1 month before departure

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The first train leaves at 06:05 from Barcelona Sants and arrives 09:15 in Madrid Puerta de Atocha. The last train leaves at 21:15 from Barcelona Sants and arrives 00:02 in Madrid Puerta de Atocha. 

The journey time is  2 hours and 36 minutes between the two cities. Each day around 18 trains run between Barcelona and Madrid. Here, at HappyRail, you can buy all cheap train tickets for the train from Barcelona to Madrid!

Routes: 

• Barcelona to Madrid | Madrid to Barcelona
• Seville to Madrid | Madrid to Seville
• Cordoba to Madrid | Madrid to Cordoba

Turista class

• Comfortable seats
• Power points at each seat
• Reservation included

Turista Plus Class

• Reservation included
• Comfortable leather seats
• Quiet atmosphere
• All seats have power points 
  

Preferente Class

• Reservation included
• Comfortable leather seats
• Quiet atmosphere
• All seats have power points 
• Included meal and drinks on Monday to Friday on AVE and EuroMed-services
  
  
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How to book cheap train tickets in Spain? 

• Book as early as possibe, tickets are available 2 months in advance
• Avoid trains during rush hour
• Be aware that first class tickets are sometimes cheaper than second class tickets
  
  
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Renfe

• National railways  in Spain 
• All major routes, like Barcelona to Madrid and Seville to Madrid
• High speed trains like the AVE
  
  
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Train Station Barcelona

Barcelona Sants is the name of the main station in Barcelona. AVE-trains run very regularly to Madrid, Valencia and Seville. TGV-trains run 2-3 times a day to Paris, Lyon and Marseille. 

Facilities

• Wifi: no 
• Luggage lockers: yes, 5h30-23h00
• Restaurants: yes
• Parking: yes, paid

To the city centre (Ramblas) 

• Walking: 40 minutes
• Bike: rental shops are near 
  
• Tram: - 
• Subway: 1 stop, 5 minutes
• Bus: -
• Taxi: yes

Finding your platform:

• On each platform and in the departure hall there are screens on which the departing trains are listed.

Finding your carriage: 

• If you have a reserved seat, you can find the right spot on the platform where the carriage stops, by looking at the board of train compositions that can be found on any platform. 

Find cheap hotels with good ratings near Barcelona Sants Railway Station and in Catalonia

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Train Station Madrid

Madrid Atocha is the name of one of the two main stations in Madrid. The other main station in Madrid is Madrid Chamartin. AVE-trains run very regularly to  Seville, Cordoba and Barcelona. There is a daily night train to Lisboa. 

Facilities

• Wifi: no 
• Luggage lockers: yes, 6h30-22h00
• Restaurants: yes
• Parking: yes, paid, see Saba

To the city centre (Centro) 

• Walking: 15 minutes
• Bike: rental shops are nearby 
  
• Scooter: rental shops are nearby
• Tram: - 
• Subway: 3 minutes, M 1
• Bus: -
• Taxi: yes

Finding your platform:

• On each platform and in the departure hall there are screens on which the departing trains are listed.

Finding your carriage: 

• If you have a reserved seat, you can find the right spot on the platform where the carriage stops, by looking at the board of train compositions that can be found on any platform. 

Find cheap hotels with good ratings near Madrid Atocha

•  Walking distance from the train station	•  Rating: 8+
	Hotel Mediodia** Classic Spanish hotel just 5 minutes from the station. High ratings. Affordable.    Booking.com  •  Agoda  •  Trivago
	NH Madrid Atocha*** Opposite of Madrid Atocha, comfortable and modern. Great views, high ratings, great value for your money.     Booking.com  •  Agoda  •  Trivago
	AC Hotel Carlton by Marriot**** Very convenient hotel just 300 meters from the station. Extensive breakfast buffet.    Booking.com  •  Agoda  •  Trivago
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