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There are two types of trains you can take from Barcelona to Madrid: high speed trains and overnight trains.
High Speed Trains from Barcelona to Madrid
High speed ‘AVE’ trains from Barcelona to Madrid run regularly from Barcelona’s Estacio Sants train station to Madrid’s Atocha train station.
Trains leave Barcelona’s Estacio Sants train station for Madrid’s Atocha train station 1-2 times an hour throughout the day. Trains from Madrid to Barcelona return at similar intervals.
The total train time from Barcelona to Madrid is 3 hours.
The cost of a round-trip train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid 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 Barcelona to Madrid
Overnight ‘Costa Brava’ trains from Barcelona to Madrid run daily at 10:20pm. Trains depart from Barcelona’s Estacio Sants train station and arrive at Madrid’s Chamartin train station.
The total train trip from Barcelona to Madrid takes 9 hours and costs 41.50EUR for standard class.
