Madrid to Barcelona by train
Barcelona lies 504 km (313 mi) east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Spain rail, over roughly 615 km (382 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Madrid | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 08001–08080 |
Where to book trains from Madrid to Barcelona
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Staying in Barcelona
Our booking partner lists 3,733+ places to stay in Barcelona (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 889 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (470), and 51 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,110,769 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barcelona from Madrid?
504 km (313 mi) in a straight line, east of Madrid; by road roughly 615 km (382 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Barcelona by train?
About 3 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Barcelona?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where can I stay in Barcelona?
Our booking partner lists 3,733+ places to stay in Barcelona, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.