Skip to main content

Train Madrid ↔ Barcelona

Travel smart, spend less

Train tickets starting from just €4.99*.

Guaranteed Seat

No standing, no stress. Every FlixTrain ticket comes with a guaranteed seat reservation.

Fast & convenient

FlixTrain gets you there quicker than you think. Where to next?

Better for the planet

Travel smart and shrink your carbon footprint with FlixTrain.

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Madrid to Barcelona

Avg. trip duration

5 hr 24 mins

Card icon

Avg. distance

612 km

Card icon

Cheapest trip

From 53,68 €

Card icon

12

Avg. trips a day

Card icon

On this page

Train stations in Madrid

Please note: your ticket will contain the most up-to-date address information.

Onboard services are subject to availability

Where to next?
Discover our travel map with over 600 destinations across Germany.
Explore the map
Vehicle passing through a city

When traveling from Madrid to Barcelona with FlixTrain, you can enjoy a comfortable journey with access to free Wi-Fi, guaranteed seating, private outlets, and restrooms on most of our trains.
Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for the train to Barcelona. This will allow you enough time to board the train and get settled in your seat before the train departs.
Yes, we offer free Wi-Fi on board all FlixTrain trains from Madrid to Barcelona. You can easily connect to our Wi-Fi network to stay connected during your journey.
FlixTrain offers incredibly affordable travel options for those journeying from Madrid to Barcelona. In fact, depending on where you're departing from, you may only have to pay as little as 53,68 € for your trip!
Booking a ticket on FlixTrain to travel from Madrid to Barcelona is easy! You will receive a PDF booking confirmation via email that includes a QR code that serves as your train ticket. If you use the FlixTrain App to book your ticket, it will be saved there automatically, making it easily accessible.
Keep tabs on your FlixTrain journey from Madrid to Barcelona using our Real-Time Train Tracker Tool. Just enter your booking number or departure/arrival cities, and you'll instantly know the status of your ride.
When you buy a train ticket for your journey from Madrid to Barcelona with FlixTrain, we will always assign you a seat for free, ensuring that your travel experience is comfortable and stress-free.
You can choose from a variety of secure payment methods to purchase your ticket from Madrid to Barcelona with FlixTrain. These methods include card payments, Paypal, Google Pay, and more. Once you reach the payment section during checkout, you can easily view all available options and select the one that suits you best. If you face any payment issues, check out our payment help page.
For the best price on your FlixTrain trip from Madrid to Barcelona, we suggest booking in advance. You can buy tickets for as little as 53,68 €. You can easily purchase your ticket on our website or through our mobile app.
Planning a trip from Madrid to Barcelona with FlixTrain? You don't need to worry about luggage restrictions, as your ticket includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag. For any extra or unique luggage, please see our luggage page.
If you have a disability or limited mobility, FlixTrain can help make your journey from Madrid to Barcelona as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Our trains are equipped with wheelchair-accessible facilities and our staff are trained to assist passengers who need it. To learn more about our services for passengers with reduced mobility, please visit our helpful guide.
We are committed to making our FlixTrain services accessible to everyone, including passengers with disabilities and limited mobility. All trains from Madrid to Barcelona are wheelchair accessible and we provide free transportation for wheelchairs, walking aids, and other assistive mobility devices. For more information on booking tickets with disabilities, please visit this page.
If you are traveling with a guide dog from Madrid to Barcelona with FlixTrain, we offer a free service for adding your guide dog to the booking. Simply book your ticket as usual and contact our customer service no later than 36 hours before your scheduled departure.
It's easy to book a train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona with FlixTrain. Just choose your departure and arrival cities, pick your travel date, and click search. For the best prices, we suggest downloading the free FlixTrain App, which lets you keep your ticket handy all the time.

Looking for train tickets from Madrid to Barcelona?

Look no further, we’ve got all the details you need to plan your trip! The journey Madrid to Barcelona takes as little as 3 hours 2 minutes and can cost as little as 53,68 €. The first train leaves at 06:09 and the last train leaves at 20:56. FlixTrain runs 16 rides each day between Madrid and Barcelona and when travelling with FlixTrain, you can expect free Wifi, power sockets and a guaranteed seat for your journey.
Person using FlixBus app

Get ready!

Train arriving in 3 mins.

Scan to download the App
Get the app and travel with ease of mind

Get live updates with push notifications and track your trip in real time. All of your travel details in one place.

android store img app store img