Is train from Barcelona to Madrid pretty?

The Madrid to Barcelona route is one of the most popular, and it's easy to see why. The scenery is stunning, and there's so much to see and do along the way. Whether you're looking for breathtaking mountain views, stunning coastal scenery, or charming Spanish towns and villages, this journey has it all.



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Without a doubt, taking the train is faster, cheaper, more convenient, and greener than flying. By taking the train you: Don't have to make your way to and from the cities' airports which are located out of town, unlike the train stations which are located in the city centers of Madrid and Barcelona.

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By Train. A scenic trip that unfolds partially along the Mediterranean Coast will get you from Barcelona to Seville in 5.5 hours. The Renfe train runs twice daily out of the Barcelona Sants Train Station. The high-speed trains are called “Ave,” and prices are reasonable.

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As far as traveling from Barcelona to Sevilla, it's better to take the train, city center to city center, rather then heading out to the airport to fly, unless as you happen to be at the airport, making a connecting flight.

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We will say that train travel tends to have cheaper first-class seats, more flexible luggage allowances, and is much more convenient to get from Madrid's city center to Seville's city center.

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The Seat Selection add-on allows you to choose the seat in which you will travel. Travel with your most loyal friend for just €10 more.

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The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Barcelona is by taking the AVE high-speed train. This modern and luxurious train will get you to your destination in just under 3 hours.

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Renfe offer a complimentary food and drink service for those travelling in First Class on AVE trains*, every day except Saturdays.

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Madrid is more walkable. But aside from that, Barcelona is just harder to get around. Tourist attractions and nightlife hubs are spread out and often require public transportation to get from point A to B.

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How Many Days Do You Need in Madrid? After spending a week in Madrid, we think that 2 days in Madrid is the right amount of time to see the main highlights of the city, though there's PLENTY more to do, see, eat, and drink to fill your time if you're lucky enough to have more.

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Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.

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As Spain's two premier cities, you can't go wrong whichever you choose. But if you had to ?select one, which should it be: Madrid or Barcelona? Of course, you should visit both. And with the high-speed AVE train now serving a direct route between Madrid and Barcelona, the journey is quicker and easier than ever.

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The luxurious Gran Lujo is dubbed as one of the most luxurious trains in the world. The common lounges have comfortable seating and large windows, providing its guests a panoramic view of the sceneries while traveling Northern Spain's gorgeous green landscape.

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Without a doubt, taking the train is faster, cheaper, more convenient, and greener than flying. By taking the train you: Don't have to make your way to and from the cities' airports which are located out of town, unlike the train stations which are located in the city centers of Madrid and Barcelona.

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All railway operators in Spain have a dynamic ticketing system, so fares change constantly. Renfe only offers a limited number of tickets with promotional prices. So when these tickets are sold, only the most expensive fares remain. The same applies for the other operators (Avlo, OUIGO and iryo).

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Missed trains: if something comes up and you miss your train, you will be able to change your ticket to travel on the next one paying a 30% surcharge, provided that you request the ticket after departure of the train and within the next 30 minutes of its departure.

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Spanish trains don't operate on a normal booking horizon, although most trains open around 60 days in advance. This is when you'll find the cheapest tickets. We always recommend booking as far in advance as possible to get the cheapest Spanish train tickets.

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Trainline is the official reseller of Renfe and Avlo, the brands of Spain's national railway company, OUIGO and iryo as well. So you all have ALL the options in just one place. Trainline sells train tickets for the same price as the Spanish carriers.

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