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Thinking about taking the train from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 38 minutes to travel the 499 km from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 31 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. You can travel on this route with either Renfe or OUIGO trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants start from $21.49 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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It takes an average of 2h 38m to travel from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants by train, over a distance of around 310 miles (499 km). There are normally 31 trains per day traveling from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants and tickets for this journey start from $21.49 when you book in advance.
First train | 06:15 | |
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Last train | 21:10 | |
Departure station | Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor | |
Arrival station | Barcelona Sants | |
Journey time | From 2h 29m | |
Distance | 310 miles (499 km) | |
Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From $21.49 | |
Train and bus operators |
OUIGO is the low-cost, high-speed train service operated by the French national train company SNCF. Despite having only one class on board, OUIGO trains offer the same comfort as Second Class seats on TGV trains, although OUIGO tickets are only available to purchase online. To make your journey as smooth as possible, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and bear in mind that there's an additional fee for bringing a suitcase with you, having a seat with power sockets and travelling with a stroller/buggy.
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a power outlet, as not all seats currently have one.
One piece of hand baggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin baggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus.
On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains.
On OUIGO trains in Spain: OUIBAR is located in car 4 of each train and offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, plus snacks.
WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost.
For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services.
For OUIGO trains in Spain: Passengers under 12 pay €5 for all journeys.
You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport.
Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.)
For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart).
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor and Barcelona Sants is 2 hours and 38 minutes, with around 31 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
Train tickets from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants can start from as little as $21.49 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants without having to change trains. There are 31 direct trains from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants leaves at 06:15. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants leaves at 21:10. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor to Barcelona Sants cover a distance of around 310 miles (499 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Chamartín-Clara Campoamor.