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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid-Recoletos and Barcelona takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Madrid-Recoletos 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.

3h 24m
Duration
608 km
Distance
€80
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Madrid-Recoletos to Barcelona train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Madrid-Recoletos and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid-Recoletos is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 21m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 29m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 38m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 20m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 17m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 15m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 28m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 17m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 15m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 19m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 20m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 13m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 19m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 12m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 14m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 20m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 19m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 12m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 20m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 17m • 1 change
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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 15m • 1 change
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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid-Recoletos to Barcelona? 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.

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  • Distance: 607.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Madrid-Recoletos, Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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