Catalonia to Madrid Trains

Catalonia to Madrid trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Catalonia and Madrid takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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 45m
Duration: 610 km
Distance: €91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave

3h 19m

€46–152

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 11:47 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:17 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:05 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 59m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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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.

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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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