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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants train timetable

Planning a trip from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants? On Trip.com, you can find Renfe tickets for as low as PHP 4,555.29, with the average fare for this route being approximately PHP 14,159.94. Consider using split tickets to find the most cost-effective prices.
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13:10
9 hours 23 minutes, Changes required
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías
22:33
Barcelona-Sants
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13:10
9 hours 23 minutes, Changes required
Madrid-Atocha Cercanías
22:33
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Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants Train Route Details

Train tickets from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants generally start at PHP 4,555.29. The journey typically takes around 9 hours 23 minutes and covers a distance of approximately 502 km. RENFE usually operates 2 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult our train route table.

First train
First train
13:10
Last train
Last train
13:10
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
9 hours 23 minutes
Distance
Distance
502 km
Price
Price
From PHP 4,555.29
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Train operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.

Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Select from four fare types for your trip from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants, arranged in order of price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type has different conditions for refunds and changes.

Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Barcelona-Sants Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the least expensive fare available on AVE trains, and it comes with no refund or change options.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit more expensive compared to the Básico fare. This ticket option includes the ability to get 70% refund of the original ticket price and make one free change, along with several extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is a bit pricier than Elige Estándar. The primary distinction is the wider seats, and it also offers the option for refunds and changes.

Prémium

As the most expensive fare, Prémium includes unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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    Book in advance

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