Barcelona to Madrid train is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 38 daily train departures available, including 12 night trains.The earliest train departs from Barcelona train station at 01:00h, arriving to Madrid train station at 08:35h the same day. While latest train departs at 23:59h, arriving at 07:49h the following day.
Departure station and country
Barcelona, Spain
Arrival station and country
Madrid, Spain
Travel Distance
386 mi
Average Trip Duration
07h 42min
Total Departures
38
Popular Operators
Iryo
Lowest Price
$27
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Barcelona to Madrid:
The shortest travel distance between Barcelona and Madrid is 386 mi km.
The fastest train which departs at 13:00 has a travel time of 07:20h.
The longest travel time on the route is 08:05h.
It is a good idea to book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially if you're traveling during peak travel times.
Overnight trains from Barcelona to Madrid
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Madrid earlier, there
the same day.
Train companies operating the Barcelona to Madrid route
Iryo is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.
Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Barcelona or Madrid train stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.