The average train between Puerta de Atocha (city gate) and Barcelona takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Puerta de Atocha (city gate) to Barcelona. 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 Puerta de Atocha (city gate) and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Puerta de Atocha (city gate) is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Puerta de Atocha (city gate) station and arriving at Barcelona station. Services depart hourly, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
Puerta de Atocha (city gate) to Barcelona train services, operated by iryo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Puerta de Atocha (city gate) to Barcelona train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Puerta de Atocha (city gate) to Barcelona train tickets online with iryo, Renfe AVE and 2 other operators.
The distance between Puerta de Atocha (city gate) and Barcelona is 504.5 km. The road distance is 625 km.
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.