The average train between Chamartín and Barcelona takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Chamartín to Barcelona. 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 hourly between Chamartín and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 8:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chamartín is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chamartín to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Chamartín station and arriving at Barcelona station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Chamartín to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Chamartín to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Chamartín to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chamartín and Barcelona is 502 km. The road distance is 632 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.