Barcelona
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​Departure station:
Sants Station
Carrer del Rector Triado, 75, 08014, Barcelona, Spain

Distance by train:
​505 kilometers

Madrid

​Arrival station:
Puerta de Atocha
Plaza Emperador Carlos V, 28045, Madrid, Spain

Barcelona to Madrid Train Information

Without a doubt, miraculous Spain can't be checked off your travel list unless you pay a visit to its two most charming towns. And hopping on a modern AVE high-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid is definitely the most convenient way to explore them both at once. Apart from a saturated schedule featuring plenty of daily departures, these trains also offer several classes to choose from: First Class (Preferente), Second Class (Turista), and Second Class Premium (Turista Plus).​ For more information on the Barcelona - Madrid train route, visit Rail Ninja and read more about train travel in Spain - one of the best ways to explore the beautiful destination.

Shortest travel time	​Longest travel time	Daily departures	​Earliest departure	​Latest departure	​Price starts from
​2 hrs 30 min	9 hrs 17 min	30 trains per route	​04:50	​20:15	​$66

How long is the high-speed train TRIP from Barcelona to Madrid?

Depending on the type of train you decide to travel with, a trip from Barcelona to Madrid will take you from 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 10 minutes. 

How far it IS from Barcelona to Madrid by train?

To get from colorful Barcelona to the capital of Spain by train, you need to cross the distance of 505 kilometers (314 miles).

WHAT IS BARCELONA to madrid TRAIN COST? 

When booking your train tickets from Barcelona to Madrid, you can count on different rates depending on the time left before the selected date of travel, coach class, and type of train. Usually, the price for AVE high-speed trains starts from 107 USD per person.

HOW TO BUY train tickets from barcelona to madrid?

Covering the topic of tickets reservation, the smartest way is to get them as early as possible to secure better prices and a wider choice of departure times. Fortunately, on Rail.Ninja website, you can easily check the Barcelona to Madrid train timetable and book your tickets 2 years in advance!

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