City connection

Barcelona to Madrid by train

Barcelona (Sants) → MADRID-PUERTA DE ATOCHA

Fastest

3 h 9 min

Typical

3 h 30 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

OUIGO Espana, RENFE OPERADORA, TMB

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Barcelona to Madrid take?

The fastest connection takes about 3 h 9 min; a typical journey takes around 3 h 30 min.

Is there a direct train from Barcelona to Madrid?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (Barcelona (Sants) → MADRID-PUERTA DE ATOCHA).

Which operators run trains from Barcelona to Madrid?

OUIGO Espana, RENFE OPERADORA, TMB.

Legendary routes through Barcelona or Madrid

• AVE Madrid → Barcelona
• AVE Madrid → Seville
• AVE Madrid → Valencia
• AVE Madrid → Málaga

More trains from Barcelona

• Barcelona → Paris fastest 6 h 46 min
• Barcelona → Seville fastest 6 h 24 min
• Barcelona → Valencia fastest 3 h 15 min