Madrid to Plaça de Catalunya Trains

Madrid to Plaça de Catalunya trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Plaça de Catalunya takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid to Plaça de Catalunya. 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 41m
Duration: 628 km
Distance: €96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

3h 32m

€59–166

Madrid to Plaça de Catalunya train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and Plaça de Catalunya. 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 Plaça de Catalunya at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona Sants and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

10:27 AM → 1:59 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 2:47 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:22 PM → 3:47 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Plaça de Catalunya? 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 Plaça de Catalunya, 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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