The average train between Sants and Madrid (Station) takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Sants to Madrid (Station). 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 Sants and Madrid (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sants is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Madrid (Station) at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sants to Madrid (Station)? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sants to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Sants station and arriving at Madrid (Station) station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Sants to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by iryo, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Sants to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Sants and Madrid (Station) is 498.9 km. The road distance is 612 km.
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.