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There are two types of trains you can take from Madrid to Barcelona: high speed trains and overnight trains.
High Speed Trains from Madrid to Barcelona
High speed ‘AVE’ trains from Madrid to Barcelona run regularly from Madrid’s Atocha train station to Barcelona’s Estacio Sants train station.
Trains leave Madrid’s Atocha train station for Barcelona’s Estacio Sants train station 1-2 times an hour throughout the day. Trains from Barcelona to Madrid return at similar intervals.
The total train time from Madrid to Barcelona is 3 hours.
The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona varies depending on the time of the train and how far in advance you book your ticket. There are special web fares for 42.00 EUR, but the standard advance-booking fare is 110.30 EUR.
Overnight Trains from Madrid to Barcelona
Overnight ‘Costa Brava’ trains from Madrid to Barcelona run daily at 10pm. Trains depart from Madrid’s Chamartin train station and arrive at Barcelona’s Estacio Sants train station.
The total train trip from Madrid to Barcelona takes 9 hours and costs 40EUR for standard class.
