The average train between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Madrid (Station) takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid (Station). 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 Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Madrid (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona Airport (BCN) is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Madrid (Station) at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Barcelona Airport (BCN) station and arriving at Madrid (Station) station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Madrid (Station) is 492.2 km. The road distance is 626 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–170 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.
