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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Catalonia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Catalonia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Catalonia and Madrid is 469.8 km. The road distance is 610 km.
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.