Plaça de Catalunya to Madrid Trains

Plaça de Catalunya to Madrid trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plaça de Catalunya and Madrid takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Plaça de Catalunya to Madrid. 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 38m
Duration: 608 km
Distance: €90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave

3h 15m

€55–161

Plaça de Catalunya to Madrid train times

Trains run hourly between Plaça de Catalunya and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plaça de Catalunya is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Madrid at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

11:02 AM → 2:42 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 3:44 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 4:29 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 47m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:44 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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

Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.

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