- Distance: 605.4 km
- Duration: 3h 21m
The average train between Barcelona and Madrid takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Barcelona 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 every 30 minutes between Barcelona and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Madrid station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Barcelona to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Ouigo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and Madrid is 505.3 km. The road distance is 605 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.
