The average train between Barcelona and Rivas-Vaciamadrid takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Barcelona to Rivas-Vaciamadrid. 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 and Rivas-Vaciamadrid. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Rivas-Vaciamadrid at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barcelona to Rivas-Vaciamadrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Rivas-Vaciamadrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Rivas-Vaciamadrid station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Barcelona to Rivas-Vaciamadrid train services, operated by iryo, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Rivas-Vaciamadrid train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Barcelona and Rivas-Vaciamadrid is 492.2 km. The road distance is 627 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.