Cheap Barcelona-Madrid train

At last! Now, with OUIGO you can travel on our low-cost Barcelona-Madrid train in a comfortable, fun and cheap way. Do you want to go and come back in the same day or would you prefer to enjoy a weekend in Madrid? How about choosing an XL seat on our Barcelona-Madrid fast train or carrying extra luggage? With OUIGO, you choose how you travel.

Every day, you have different Barcelona-Madrid timetables to choose from. You can depart from Barcelona-Sants station and arrive at Madrid-Atocha in 2h30. Combine our options and make your trip your own way: children, pets, bicycles, assistance service, etc. At OUIGO, we want you to travel comfortably and without worries.

Take advantage of our à la carte options to enjoy an even more comfortable and fun trip on the cheap Barcelona-Madrid train. With OUIGO Plus, you have numerous advantages to make your trip more enjoyable and fun for only 9€ more. Including OUIFUN, our on-board entertainment platform where you can enjoy your favourite series, watch films or documentaries, read magazines, listen to podcasts and even play video games. Nobody gives you more for less!

What's more, if you're not sure about the date of your journey or you have a last-minute setback, with the OUIGO Flex option you can change the time or date of your journey up to 30 minutes before the train leaves at no extra cost. You will only have to pay the difference in price, if any.

If you don't want to leave your pet at home, hire the service to travel together for €10 and you won't be separated for a second.

Worry-free travel is in your hands with OUIGO!

Overview of your Barcelona-Madrid journey:

Lowest price for adults

9€

Departure station

Barcelona-Sants

Arrival station

Madrid-Puerta de Atocha

Duration of journey

2:30h

Fixed price for children

5€ and children up to 3 years old included travel for free

Plan your Barcelona-Madrid trip

From the Barcelona Sants station, it takes approximately 2:30h to get to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, travelling at 300 km/h. With our app, book from your phone and find out how long it takes to get to your destination. Did you know that some of our low-cost trains make two stops on their journey? Camp the Tarragona and Zaragoza-Delicias stations. Envision future trips to discover new cities. Make the most of our affordable prices and ticket booking convenience. Travel nonstop with Ouigo!

Starting from € 9 per adult and € 5 per child, Ouigo takes you all the way to Madrid. Do you feel like visiting the museums in the capital? How about a family outing to Madrid to see a musical in Gran Vía? Choose your departure time and travel options and book. Travel high-speed at low prices!

 

 

There are several departures every day of the week. There are many Barcelona-Madrid departure options, to adapt to your lifestyle. Are you an early bird and want to make the most of your day? The first train departs from Barcelona-Sants at 6h45.

If your prefer to take it easy, with OUIGO there is no rush. You have several trains departing up until 20h45, when the last cheap train leaves the station.

The departure station is the central Barcelona-Sants. Find the most convenient way for you to get there: by public transport (metro, bus), bicycle, motorbike or car. Some of our Barcelona-Madrid cheap trains stop at the Camp de Tarragona and Zaragoza-Delicias stations. Hop on the train, get comfortable, and use your imagination: fly like a bird, Madrid has never been so close. When you arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha station you can access city transport options to explore the city. With OUIGO, all destinations are only one click away!

 

Madrid is a metropolis offering endless possibilities. Are you passionate about art? Then the Golden Triangle of Art waits for you with its world-class museums. But if you prefer to get immersed in the city, you may customize the itinerary according to your interests: shopping fun downtown, a tour of the historic Madrid, or a visit to the huge Retiro Park, perfect for walking and playing sports. And when your stomach starts rumbling, there are plenty of bars and restaurants where you can choose from the most traditional bites to the most innovative cuisine. Madrid is a welcoming city that you will always want to come back to. And thanks to OUIGO, that's simple! Our flexibility, simplicity and low prices make it easy! Now you know: phone, OUIGO, Madrid!

 

Ouigo's secret hint for Madrid:

With OUIGO you go further! Discover a unique dining experience in Madrid: the Taxi a Manhattan restaurant. An experience that transports you to the New York areas of Brooklyn, Soho, Nolita, Chinatown and Little Italy for you to taste the most genuine flavours at New York’s pace.

In OUIGO, we are all about being flexible and open, and offer you multiple advantages:

· Travel comfortably, fast and for very little, while respecting the environment.

· Customize your travel experience checking our options. All of them are a click away!

· Are you set about your dates? No problem. With OUIGO, you can book your seats 9 months before your departure.

OUIGO is an innovative and fun way to travel. Whether you're an early-planner or a last-minute decider, with OUIGO you're just a few clicks away from Madrid!

 

 

 

SCHEDULES BARCELONA - MADRID

Departure Departure station Arrival Arrival station Travel time Stops
06:25 Barcelona 09:17 Madrid 2h52 See 1 stop
10:40 Barcelona 13:32 Madrid 2h52 See 1 stop
13:50 Barcelona 16:27 Madrid 2h37 Direct
17:40 Barcelona 20:17 Madrid 2h37 Direct
20:40 Barcelona 23:42 Madrid 3h02 See 2 stops

Services on board the train