{"id":64347,"date":"2023-08-26T19:46:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T23:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/?p=64347"},"modified":"2023-08-26T20:35:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T00:35:24","slug":"how-to-travel-to-barcelona-from-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/2023\/08\/26\/how-to-travel-to-barcelona-from-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Best Way to Travel to Barcelona From Madrid?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Figuring out how to get from Point A to Point B can be one of the most daunting aspects of traveling in a foreign country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona-2-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"High-Speed Train to Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-64562\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=580,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona-2.jpg 1024w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=170,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona-2.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=435,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona-2.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=282,height=160,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona-2.jpg 282w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona-2.jpg 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1088,height=616,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona-2.jpg 1088w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, when traveling between Spain&#8217;s two most popular cities, there are plenty of excellent transportation options available! All of them will get you there with the main differentiating factors boiling down to cost, comfort, and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll do my best to guide you through determining which route would be the best choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, I&#8217;ll break down the main transportation options that are available and then I&#8217;ll share details about what my family did when we were traveling together from Madrid to Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-1.jpg\" alt=\"Leaving Madrid to go to Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-64443\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=751,height=1000,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-1.jpg 751w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=225,height=300,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-1.jpg 225w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=218,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-1.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Leaving Madrid to go to Barcelona<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HOW TO TRAVEL FROM MADRID TO BARCELONA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning a trip to Spain and have been wondering how to spend the time you have available, I have plenty of recommendations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a prior blog post, I wrote about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/2023\/08\/19\/spain-2-day-travel-guide-madrid\/\">how to tour the city of Madrid in 2 days<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-4.jpg\" alt=\"My Family in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-64445\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1000,height=750,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-4.jpg 1000w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=225,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-4.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=576,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-4.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=282,height=212,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-4.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>My Family in Barcelona<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I&#8217;ll be explaining <strong>how to travel from Madrid to Barcelona<\/strong>: another excellent destination to add to your itinerary for Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>THE MOST POPULAR TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>High-Speed Train<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ride-Sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating public transportation in Spain is very manageable so there&#8217;s no need to worry. As an English speaker, I found it fairly straightforward. Many signs are in both Spanish and English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-omio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MADRID TO BARCELONA BY HIGH-SPEED TRAIN<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>THE BEST WAY TO BOOK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-omio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OMIO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/omio.sjv.io\/c\/2783768\/581395\/7385\" target=\"_top\" id=\"581395\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/a.impactradius-go.com\/display-ad\/7385-581395\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"100\"\/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"0\" width=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/omio.sjv.io\/i\/2783768\/581395\/7385\" style=\"position:absolute;visibility:hidden;\" border=\"0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to travel between Madrid and Barcelona is by taking a train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-2.jpg\" alt=\"Renfe train\" class=\"wp-image-64469\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=750,height=1000,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-2.jpg 750w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=225,height=300,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-2.jpg 225w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=218,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-2.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s possible to make this scenic journey by train in approximately 3 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, this is the best option. You can enjoy all of the amenities onboard while traveling comfortably and safely.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-5.jpg\" alt=\"Renfe trains\" class=\"wp-image-64461\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1000,height=746,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-5.jpg 1000w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=224,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-5.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=573,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-5.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=282,height=210,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-5.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/traveldudes.com\/a-week-in-spain-from-madrid-to-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TravelDudes<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to use great tools like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-omio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Omio<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rail.ninja\">Rail.Ninja<\/a><\/strong> to find your optimal route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average ticket price ranges from 45 to 130 euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/omio.sjv.io\/c\/2783768\/766027\/7385\" target=\"_top\" id=\"766027\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/omio-performance\/Banners\/English\/336x280_.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"0\" width=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/omio.sjv.io\/i\/2783768\/766027\/7385\" style=\"position:absolute;visibility:hidden;\" border=\"0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-expedia-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FLIGHTS FROM MADRID TO BARCELONA<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>THE BEST WAY TO BOOK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-expedia-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EXPEDIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If time is of high concern for you, flying takes half as much time as the high-speed train. A flight from Madrid to Barceloan is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average one-way ticket for this route costs between 50 to 60 euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Of course, there are also immeasurable factors with airports that could add to the total travel time including airport security, the possibility of airline delays, waiting around at baggage claim, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, some people may simply prefer the experience of flying. Not to mention, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/how-to-find-cheap-flights\/\">you can use credit card points to book a cheap or free flight<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-8754408-15351637\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lduhtrp.net\/image-8754408-15351637\" width=\"1150\" height=\"390\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-omio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GOING FROM MADRID TO BARCELONA BY BUS<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>THE BEST WAY TO BOOK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-omio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OMIO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey takes between 7.5 to 8 hours. Of course, if the cost makes sense for you and you don&#8217;t mind sitting for a longer ride, you absolutely have the bus option too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I do not recommend traveling to Barcelona by bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/omio.sjv.io\/c\/2783768\/751859\/7385\" target=\"_top\" id=\"751859\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/omio-performance\/Banners\/English\/468x60_2.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"0\" width=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/omio.sjv.io\/i\/2783768\/751859\/7385\" style=\"position:absolute;visibility:hidden;\" border=\"0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Admittedly, this is probably the least expensive option if you&#8217;re looking to use mass transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average bus ticket for this route costs between 26 to 30 euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blablacar.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RIDE-SHARING BETWEEN MADRID AND BARCELONA<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>THE BEST WAY TO BOOK: <a href=\"https:\/\/blablacar.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BLABLACAR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve had <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/2018\/11\/05\/blablacar-spain\/\">mixed experiences using BlaBlaCar<\/a><\/strong> while traveling around Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar-1024x201.jpg\" alt=\"Blablacar\" class=\"wp-image-33989\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=201,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 1024w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=59,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=151,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1536,height=302,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 1536w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=290,height=57,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 290w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=407,height=80,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 407w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=800,height=157,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 800w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=101,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1220,height=240,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 1220w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=2000,height=393,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/blablacar.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a really inexpensive way to travel long distances. Here&#8217;s the premise: people will post that they&#8217;re driving from Point A to Point B. You can message the driver, meet them at a designated meeting spot, and pay for their gas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s sort of like hitchhiking? Except it&#8217;s planned ahead digitally and you compensate the driver for their fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-expedia-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DRIVE FROM MADRID TO BARCELONA<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>THE BEST WAY TO BOOK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-expedia-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAR RENTAL THROUGH EXPEDIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-expedia-flights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RENT A CAR<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You can rent a car and drive yourself. If you are confident in your abilities driving in another country, this is a great option. You could rent a one-way rental car for 15 to 30 euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HIRE A DRIVER<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>THE BEST WAY TO BOOK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\">UBER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also hire a taxi or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uber<\/a><\/strong> for private transfer but that will cost <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">substantially<\/span> more. (The fare will be in the hundreds.) This is the most expensive way to go so this decision ultimately depends on your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100645791-15575437\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/image-100645791-15575437\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MY FAMILY&#8217;S JOURNEY TO BARCELONA BY HIGH-SPEED TRAIN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64443\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=751,height=1000,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-1.jpg 751w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=225,height=300,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-1.jpg 225w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=218,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-1.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We booked tickets using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-omio\/\">Omio<\/a><\/strong> to take the train from Madrid to Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-omio\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64467\" width=\"461\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=461,height=1000,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-6.jpg 461w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=138,height=300,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-6.jpg 138w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=134,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-6.jpg 134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We enjoyed riding on one of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverbarcelona.com\/information-tips-high-speed-ave-train-from-madrid-to-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spain&#8217;s high-speed trains<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-3.jpg\" alt=\"Leaving Madrid to go to Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-64470\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=751,height=1000,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-3.jpg 751w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=225,height=300,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-3.jpg 225w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=218,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-3.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renfe.com\/es\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Renfe<\/a><\/strong> was the best way to go and I&#8217;d argue it still is. Historically, I have recommended them because that&#8217;s the train travel company I&#8217;ve used most often while living in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona-1024x580.png\" alt=\"Renfe train to Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-64553\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1024,height=580,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona.png 1024w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=170,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona.png 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=435,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona.png 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=282,height=160,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona.png 282w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=512,height=290,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona.png 512w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1088,height=616,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Train-to-Barcelona.png 1088w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Their prices are a very competitive option where comfort meets affordability with the extra bonus of being a high-speed train for significant time savings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/blog\/50937\/europe-spain-best-way-to-travel-between-barcelona-madrid-ouigo\">KKDay<\/a><\/strong> pointed out in a blog post from 2022 that a newer option has joined the railroad scene: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouigo.com\/es\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OUIGO<\/a><\/strong>. They are competitive both in terms of price and speed!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-7.jpg\" alt=\"OUIGO\" class=\"wp-image-64496\" srcset=\"\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1000,height=756,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-7.jpg 1000w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=300,height=227,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-7.jpg 300w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=581,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-7.jpg 768w, \/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=282,height=213,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/traveling-to-barcelona-7.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image Source: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ouigo.com\/es\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OUIGO<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>OUIGO&#8217;s routes are more limited and I haven&#8217;t been on their trains yet, but I have heard many good things online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning in May 2021, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sncf.com\/en\/sncf-around-the-world\/ouigo-espana-launch-behind-the-scenes-videos#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OUIGO now has high-speed services in Spain<\/a><\/strong> between Barcelona, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/tag\/valencia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Valencia<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/tag\/madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madrid<\/a><\/strong>, and more recently, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/tag\/castilla-la-mancha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albacete<\/a><\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.railtech.com\/infrastructure\/2023\/05\/01\/ouigo-inaugurates-third-spanish-high-speed-service\/?gdpr=accept\">Many additional routes are expected to be introduced.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can compare routes with different trains while using a service like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/recommends-omio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Omio<\/a><\/strong> that shows you all of the available options! I&#8217;m sure you can&#8217;t go wrong either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EXTRA TIPS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Book in advance if possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can find better deals if you book early<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-speed trains can vary in the exact speed so double-check the duration!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Coches en silencio&#8221; means noise is forbidden in these sections of the train<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train station security is much faster than airport security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this information was helpful. Have you made the journey between Madrid and Barcelona before? Which route did you take? 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