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ITBarcelona to Madrid Train & Bus Tickets
From Barcelona (Spain) to Madrid (Spain) · about 621 km
See prices for Barcelona → Madrid
Compare all available departures and find the cheapest ticket.
Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Barcelona to Madrid, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €31.15 for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) | €42.46 for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 3 h 17 min (61 journeys) | about 19 h 42 min (27 journeys) |
| Sold by | Renfe, Iryo | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 28 (median of 1 days) | 3 (median of 3 days) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Barcelona to Madrid: what to expect
Barcelona and Madrid are about 621 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Spain, so no border formalities are required. At 621 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Barcelona–Madrid tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €32.36, across 4 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Madrid
- Madrid's Sobrino de Botín is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest restaurant in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Madrid has a genuine ancient Egyptian temple: Debod, from the early 2nd century BC, donated to Spain by Egypt in 1968. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Madrid's Plaza Mayor was built between 1580 and 1619, and 237 balconies overlook the square. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Barcelona to Madrid
How long does the journey from Barcelona to Madrid take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 3 h 17 min by train and about 19 h 42 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?
The lowest fare seen recently is €31.15 by train (Renfe), for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €42.46. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €32.36). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Barcelona to Madrid?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €31.15 and the lowest bus fare €42.46, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Barcelona to Madrid?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Renfe, Iryo, FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Barcelona and Madrid?
Recent searches listed a median of 28 train departures and a median of 3 bus departures per day.