The average train between Barcelona Cathedral and Madrid takes 3h 37m 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.
Trains run hourly between Barcelona Cathedral and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:36 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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Cathedral to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Cathedral station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Barcelona Cathedral to Madrid train services, operated by Tmb, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona Cathedral to Madrid train services, operated by Tmb, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Barcelona Cathedral and Madrid is 505.6 km. The road distance is 610 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.