The average train between Madrid and Barcelona Airport T1 takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1. 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 and Barcelona Airport T1. 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 T1 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Barcelona Airport T1 station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Madrid and Barcelona Airport T1 is 495 km. The road distance is 640 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.
