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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Barcelona Cathedral takes 3h 31m 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 31m
Duration
610 km
Distance
€93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Madrid to Barcelona Cathedral train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Barcelona Cathedral. 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 Cathedral at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Renfe AVETmb3h 25m • 1 change
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    iryoTmb3h 31m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 14m • 1 change
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    iryoTmb3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Renfe AVETmb3h 33m • 1 change
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    OuigoTmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    iryoTmb3h 40m • 1 change
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    OuigoTmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    OuigoTmb3h 38m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 41m • 1 change
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    iryoTmb3h 16m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    OuigoTmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 44m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 59m • 1 change
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    iryoTmb3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Renfe AVETmb3h 33m • 1 change
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    OuigoTmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Renfe AVETmb3h 33m • 1 change
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    OuigoTmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 35m • 1 change
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    Renfe AVETmb3h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 610.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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 €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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