Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf by train

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Overview: trains from Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf

Find the key information for travelling by train from Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:20 View journey
Last train 21:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 507
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey £22.50 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 46m
Train operators 3

Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 507 kilometres.

Train cost from Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf

Ready to book tickets from Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Madrid and Barcelona Arc de Triomf typically run £22.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 2 months in advance.

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Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf departure timetable

On this route, 16 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Madrid at 06:30 and the last leaving at 21:25 during the week.

For weekend travel to Barcelona Arc de Triomf, the earliest departure is at 06:20 and the last one is at 20:40. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 38 minutes.

How long does the train from Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 59 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 507 kilometres.

How far in advance Madrid and Barcelona Arc de Triomf tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Madrid and Barcelona Arc de Triomf are available 2 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Barcelona Arc de Triomf.

FAQs about the train journey from Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf

Want to know more about your journey from Madrid to Barcelona Arc de Triomf? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Madrid and Barcelona Arc de Triomf by train is 507 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.