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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Barcelona takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid 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 29m
Duration
607 km
Distance
€85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
3h 21m
€45–150

Madrid to Barcelona train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 32m • 1 change

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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 27m • 1 change

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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 27m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 40m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 41m • 1 change

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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 14m • 1 change

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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 40m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 41m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE4h 1m • 1 change

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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 37m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 40m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 41m • 1 change

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    Renfe Cercaniasiryo3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 19m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasOuigo3h 35m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 34m • 1 change

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe CercaniasRenfe AVE8h 51m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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: 607.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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