The average train between Madrid and Badalona takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Badalona. 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 4 times a day between Madrid and Badalona. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Badalona at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Badalona. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Badalona station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Madrid to Badalona train services, operated by iryo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Badalona train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Madrid to Badalona train tickets online with iryo, Rodalies de Catalunya and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Badalona is 512.8 km. The road distance is 620 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.