The average train between Madrid (Station) and Barcelona Airport (BCN) takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Airport (BCN). 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 (Station) and Barcelona Airport (BCN). The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Barcelona Airport (BCN) at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Intercambiador Av América Metro and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Airport (BCN). However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN) station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 492.2 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.
