The average train between Barcelona and Madrid takes 24h 7m and the fastest train takes 14h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Barcelona and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:14 AM which arrives into Madrid at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 24h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Madrid station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.
Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Caen station.
The distance between Barcelona and Madrid is 884.8 km. The road distance is 1,447 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid via Lyon Part Dieu, Le Mans, Caen, Gare SNCF, and Jean Vilar in around 12h 29m.
