Rome2Rio

Catalonia to Madrid trains

Find Transport to Madrid

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Catalonia and Madrid takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Catalonia 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.

3h 28m
Duration
608 km
Distance
€85
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Catalonia to Madrid train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Catalonia and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catalonia is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaOuigo3h 43m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 40m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 17m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaOuigo3h 26m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 15m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 40m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 17m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaOuigo3h 26m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 15m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Rodalies de Catalunyairyo3h 45m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaOuigo3h 26m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de Catalunyairyo3h 20m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 20m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaOuigo3h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de Catalunyairyo3h 20m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 20m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de Catalunyairyo3h 39m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaOuigo3h 38m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 15m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 20m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaOuigo3h 42m • 1 change
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 40m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 17m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaOuigo3h 26m • 1 change
  •  → 

    Rodalies de CatalunyaRenfe AVE3h 15m • 1 change
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Catalonia to Madrid? 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.

Map of how to get from Catalonia to Madrid.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 608.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Catalonia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

Operators