Madrid to Barcelona Airport Trains

Madrid to Barcelona Airport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Barcelona Airport takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid to Barcelona Airport. 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 2m
Duration: 640 km
Distance: €103
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

3h 59m

€66–175

Madrid to Barcelona Airport train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Barcelona Airport. 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 at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona Sants and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

8:22 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:09 AM
4h • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:09 AM → 10:09 AM
4h • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Barcelona Airport? 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 Airport, 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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