Madrid to Barcelona Trains

Madrid to Barcelona trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Barcelona takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service 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 25m
Duration: 607 km
Distance: €90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave

3h 14m

€50–160

Madrid to Barcelona train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, 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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:43 PM → 9:59 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
7:12 PM → 10:50 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
7:22 PM → 11:20 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
8:01 PM → 11:28 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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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.

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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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