Madrid to Barcelona Train Tickets & Schedule

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Madrid

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)! For more information on the Madrid - Barcelona train route, visit Rail Ninja and read more about one of the most convenient ways to travel in Spain. You can also read a post about Barcelona attractions.

Shortest travel time	Longest travel time	Daily departures	Earliest departure	Latest departure	Price starts from
2 hrs 30 min	3 hrs 16 min	20 trains per route	05:30	20:40	$23

Shortest travel time
2 hrs 30 min

Longest travel time
3 hrs 16 min

Daily departures
20 trains per route

Earliest departure
05:30

Latest departure
20:40

Price starts from
$23

FAQ About Train From Madrid to Barcelona

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 2.5 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 113 USD per passenger, and a seat in a Premium Class car will cost you approximately 132 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 7:40 p.m.