Madrid to Barcelona train is a popular way of traveling. 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
$45
Transportation Options
Train
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular train departures from Madrid to Barcelona:
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.
It is a good idea to book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially if you're traveling 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 travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular train companies operating this route.
Iryo
Renfe
Departure and arrival train stations
For more details about Madrid or Barcelona train stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.