The average train between Madrid (Station) and Barcelona Sants Station takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station. 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 Sants Station. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Barcelona Sants Station at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Prosperidad and take an average of 3h 50m. 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 Sants Station. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Barcelona Sants Station station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Barcelona Sants Station is 499.2 km. The road distance is 632 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.
