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Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Barcelona Airport (BCN) takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid 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.

4h 6m
Duration
638 km
Distance
€97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
3h 58m
€59–170

Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Barcelona Airport (BCN). The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Barcelona Airport (BCN) at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 637.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain?

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.

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