The average train between Madrid-Recoletos and Barcelona takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly 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 8:15 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid-Recoletos to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Recoletos station and arriving at Barcelona station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Madrid-Recoletos to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid-Recoletos to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Madrid-Recoletos to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid-Recoletos and Barcelona is 504.2 km. The road distance is 608 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.
