The average train between Catalonia and Madrid takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day 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 2 hours 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 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 3h 42m. 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 Catalonia station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Catalonia to Madrid train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Catalonia to Madrid train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Catalonia to Madrid train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, Ouigo and 4 other operators.
The distance between Catalonia and Madrid is 468.5 km. The road distance is 610 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.
