Madrid to el Born Trains

Madrid to el Born trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and el Born takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 1m
Duration: 613 km
Distance: €91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

3h 30m

€51–155

Madrid to el Born train times

Trains run hourly between Madrid and el Born. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into el Born at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:30 PM → 7:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:16 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:16 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:16 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 38m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to el Born? 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 el Born, 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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