Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid Trains

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Madrid takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration: 619 km
Distance: €92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave

3h 30m

€57–164

Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid train times

Trains run hourly between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona Airport (BCN) is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:08 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
10:08 AM → 1:49 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 1:44 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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