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ITMadrid to Barcelona Train & Bus Tickets
From Madrid (Spain) to Barcelona (Spain) · about 621 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Madrid to Barcelona, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €31.15 for travel on 5 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026) | €47.96 for travel on 28 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 3 h 17 min (37 journeys) | about 20 h 06 min (25 journeys) |
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.
Madrid to Barcelona: what to expect
Madrid and Barcelona 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 Madrid–Barcelona tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- 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 Barcelona
- Work on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882, and its Tower of Jesus Christ, 172.5 m tall, makes it the tallest church building in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Gaudi's Park Guell was meant to be a housing estate with sixty plots; instead it opened as a public park in 1926. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Casa Batllo's arched roof was likened to a dragon's back, and locals call the house Casa dels ossos, the House of Bones. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Madrid to Barcelona
How long does the journey from Madrid to Barcelona take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 3 h 17 min by train and about 20 h 06 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Barcelona?
The lowest fare seen recently is €31.15 by train (Renfe), for travel on 5 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €47.96. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Madrid to Barcelona?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €31.15 and the lowest bus fare €47.96, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.