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Trip Overview

The average train between Barcelona Cathedral and Madrid takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Barcelona Cathedral 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.

3h 30m
Duration
610 km
Distance
€88
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Barcelona Cathedral to Madrid train times

Trains run hourly between Barcelona Cathedral and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona Cathedral is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Liceu and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Tmbiryo3h 17m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 33m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 18m • 1 change
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    Tmbiryo3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 33m • 1 change
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    Tmbiryo3h 29m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 14m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 33m • 1 change
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    Tmbiryo3h 29m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 14m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Tmbiryo3h 29m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 29m • 1 change
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    Tmbiryo3h 17m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TmbRenfe AVE4h 2m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 39m • 1 change
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    Tmbiryo3h 21m • 1 change
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    TmbOuigo3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 31m • 1 change
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    TmbOuigo3h 44m • 1 change
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    Tmbiryo3h 39m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Tmbiryo3h 29m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 29m • 1 change
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    Tmbiryo3h 17m • 1 change
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    TmbRenfe AVE3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barcelona Cathedral 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.

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  • Distance: 610.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Barcelona Cathedral, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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