Madrid to Barcelona Cathedral Trains

Madrid to Barcelona Cathedral trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Barcelona Cathedral takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid to Barcelona Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration: 629 km
Distance: €99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

3h 40m

€61–169

Madrid to Barcelona Cathedral train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Barcelona Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Barcelona Cathedral at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:27 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 6:27 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 7:27 PM
4h • 1 change
4:22 PM → 7:38 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:40 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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