The average train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid Airport (MAD) 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 Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuevos Ministerios and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Barcelona station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona train tickets online with Metro de Madrid, Renfe Cercanias and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona is 494.4 km. The road distance is 645 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.
