Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 3 Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Barcelona Metro line 3 takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 3. 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: 628 km
Distance: €99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

3h 34m

€61–169

Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 3 train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Barcelona Metro line 3. 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 Metro line 3 at 12:03 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 Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:57 PM → 10:17 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:29 PM → 11:01 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
7:34 PM → 11:37 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:10 PM → 11:45 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:09 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 3? 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 Metro line 3, Catalonia, 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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