The average train between Madrid and el Born takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Madrid to el Born. 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 el Born. 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 el Born at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona Sants and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to el Born. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at el Born station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Madrid to el Born train services, operated by Ouigo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to el Born train services, operated by Ouigo, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Madrid to el Born train tickets online with Ouigo, Renfe Cercanias and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and el Born is 506.1 km. The road distance is 613 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.