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

Distance by train:
​505 kilometers

Barcelona

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

Madrid to Barcelona Train Information

Eager to combine two iconic Spanish gems in one itinerary? Then consider taking one of the direct Madrid to Barcelona high-speed trains. On the stage of trip-planning, adventurers can choose between several travel options, but the AVE bullet train indeed remains the most favored mode of transport on this route. The main reason for its popularity is an impressively short ride duration: the AVE train from Madrid to Barcelona runs with a maximum speed of 350 kph (217 mph)! ​

Shortest travel time	​Longest travel time	Daily departures	​Earliest departure	​Latest departure	​Price starts from
​2 hrs 45 min	3 hrs 10 min	13 trains per route	​07:30	​20:30	​$107

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

Speaking of Madrid to Barcelona train time, the AVE bullet train will take you from point A to point B in around 3 hours.

How far it IS from Madrid to Barcelona by train?

The distance between these two wonderful Spanish cities by train is 505 kilometers or 314 miles in equivalent.

WHAT IS MADRID TO BARCELONA TRAIN COST? 

When booking your railway tickets, please keep in mind that fares depend on several factors such as departure date (weekend or regular day), the selected type of train, and preferred travel class. As a rule, the price of Economy Class ticket starts from around 92 USD per passenger, and a seat in a Premium Class car will cost you approximately 107 USD. 

HOW TO BUY train tickets from madrid to barcelona?

Instead of wasting your precious time in endless queues, think about purchasing your tickets online. Using Rail.Ninja service, you can quickly browse the Madrid to Barcelona train timetable, choose the departure that matches your travel plans the most, and book tickets for the upcoming adventure around sun-kissed Spain 2 years in advance! 

IS THERE madrid to barcelona overnight train?

Unfortunately, no overnight trains are operating on the Madrid - Barcelona rail route. Please pay attention that the latest AVE high-speed train to Barcelona departs from Madrid's Puerta de Atocha station in at 9:25 p.m. ​

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