The average train between Barcelona Sants Station and Madrid (Station) takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Barcelona Sants Station 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 Sants Station and Madrid (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona Sants Station is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Madrid (Station) at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Barcelona Sants Station station and arriving at Madrid (Station) station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Barcelona Sants Station and Madrid (Station) is 499.2 km. The road distance is 612 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.
