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High-speed · No. AVE 3001

AVE Madrid-Barcelona train timings

Madrid Puerta de AtochaBarcelona Sants
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunRuns daily
07:00
Departs Madrid
09:30
Arrives Barcelona
2h 30m
Journey time

AVE Madrid-Barcelona timetable

4 stops · scheduled times
#StationArrivesDeparts
1Madrid Puerta de Atocha—07:00
2Zaragoza Delicias—07:56
3Tarragona—08:39
4Barcelona Sants09:30—

Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Renfe on the day.

AVE Madrid-Barcelona: Madrid to Barcelona

AVE Madrid-Barcelona (AVE 3001) is a high-speed train run by Renfe between Madrid Puerta de Atocha and Barcelona Sants. The full journey takes 2h 30m, with 2 intermediate stops.

It leaves Madrid Puerta de Atocha at 07:00 and reaches Barcelona Sants at 09:30. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Zaragoza Delicias and Tarragona.

How to book AVE Madrid-Barcelona tickets

Tickets are sold by Renfe on renfe.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.

Book on renfe.com

AVE Madrid-Barcelona: common questions

What time does AVE Madrid-Barcelona leave Madrid?
AVE Madrid-Barcelona departs Madrid Puerta de Atocha at 07:00 and arrives at Barcelona Sants at 09:30. Times are the published timetable in local time.
How long does AVE Madrid-Barcelona take from Madrid to Barcelona?
The scheduled journey time is 2h 30m.
Which stations does AVE Madrid-Barcelona stop at?
AVE Madrid-Barcelona calls at Madrid Puerta de Atocha, Zaragoza Delicias, Tarragona and Barcelona Sants.
Does AVE Madrid-Barcelona run every day?
Yes, AVE Madrid-Barcelona runs daily.
Where can I book AVE Madrid-Barcelona tickets?
On Renfe's own site, renfe.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.