Puerta del Sol to Barcelona Trains

Puerta del Sol to Barcelona trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Puerta del Sol and Barcelona takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Puerta del Sol 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.

3h 31m
Duration: 626 km
Distance: €95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

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

3h 36m

€55–170

Puerta del Sol to Barcelona train times

Trains run hourly between Puerta del Sol and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Puerta del Sol is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Sol and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

4:12 PM → 7:24 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
4:28 PM → 7:39 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
5:09 PM → 8:42 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
5:42 PM → 8:59 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

6:05 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:07 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Puerta del Sol to Barcelona? 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 Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, 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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