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Trip Overview

The average train between Catalonia and Madrid takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is an hourly train service 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 37m
Duration
610 km
Distance
€91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
3h 25m
€61–162

Catalonia to Madrid train times

Trains run hourly between Catalonia and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catalonia is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 610.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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