The average train between Madrid and Barcelona Metro line 2 takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2. 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 Metro line 2. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Barcelona Metro line 2 at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Barcelona Metro line 2 station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Madrid and Barcelona Metro line 2 is 511.9 km. The road distance is 636 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.