The average train between Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and Madrid takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya 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 Plaça de Catalunya and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Madrid train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Madrid train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Madrid train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe AVE and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and Madrid is 505.1 km. The road distance is 608 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.
