Madrid to Barcelona Train
Madrid to Barcelona
Barcelona to Madrid
Madrid to Barcelona Route Overview
Madrid to Barcelona train is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 117 daily train departures available, including 34 night trains. The earliest train departs from Madrid train station at 00:14h, arriving to Barcelona train station at 07:49h the same day. While latest train departs at 23:59h, arriving at 07:49h the following day.
Departure station and country
Madrid, Spain
Arrival station and country
Barcelona, Spain
Travel Distance
386 mi
Average Trip Duration
10h 26min
Total Departures
117
Popular Operators
Iryo, Renfe
Lowest Price
£34
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Madrid to Barcelona:
08:22
Madrid
4h 2min
DIRECT
12:24
Barcelona
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58.65 €
1
M-ticket
Best offer on 15. Jun
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14:27
Madrid
2h 57min
DIRECT
17:24
Barcelona
fromÂ
102.72 €
1
M-ticket
Best offer on 13. Apr
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18:27
Madrid
2h 57min
DIRECT
21:24
Barcelona
fromÂ
86.18 €
1
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Best offer on 13. Apr
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17:22
Madrid
4h 20min
DIRECT
21:42
Barcelona
fromÂ
49.69 €
1
M-ticket
Best offer on 15. Jun
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16:57
Madrid
2h 37min
DIRECT
19:34
Barcelona
fromÂ
117.62 €
1
M-ticket
Best offer on 20. Apr
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Travelling from Madrid to Barcelona by Train
The shortest travel distance between Madrid and Barcelona is 386 mi km.
The fastest train which departs at 15:52 has a travel time of 03:02h.
The longest travel time on the route is 17:50h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Train companies operating the Madrid to Barcelona route
There is a total of 2 train companies operating the route. These train companies have not been rated yet by travellers. Here you can see the list of the most popular train companies operating this route.Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Madrid or Barcelona railway stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
 Barcelona
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest ticket prices
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:Adult ticket: £34 (One-Way) or £68 (Return).
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