The average train between Alcalá de Henares and Barcelona takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alcalá de Henares and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alcalá de Henares is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares station and arriving at Barcelona station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alcalá de Henares and Barcelona is 475.4 km. The road distance is 658 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.