Premium · No. AVE 3042
AVE Barcelona–Madrid train timings
AVE Barcelona–Madrid timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona Sants | — | 10:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Zaragoza Delicias | 11:20 | 11:23 | 3 min | 314 |
| 3 | Madrid Puerta de Atocha | 12:30 | — | 635 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Renfe on the day.
AVE Barcelona–Madrid: Barcelona to Madrid
AVE Barcelona–Madrid (AVE 3042) is a premium train run by Renfe between Barcelona Sants and Madrid Puerta de Atocha. The full journey covers 635 km and takes 2h 30m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Barcelona Sants at 10:00 and reaches Madrid Puerta de Atocha at 12:30. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Zaragoza Delicias.
AVE 3042 runs from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Puerta de Atocha, the return direction of Spain's most popular high-speed service. Crossing the Spanish plateau at up to 310 km/h, it connects Catalonia to the capital in 2h30m.
How to book AVE Barcelona–Madrid 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.comAVE Barcelona–Madrid: common questions
- What time does AVE Barcelona–Madrid leave Barcelona?
- AVE Barcelona–Madrid departs Barcelona Sants at 10:00 and arrives at Madrid Puerta de Atocha at 12:30. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does AVE Barcelona–Madrid take from Barcelona to Madrid?
- The scheduled journey time is 2h 30m for 635 km.
- Which stations does AVE Barcelona–Madrid stop at?
- AVE Barcelona–Madrid calls at Barcelona Sants, Zaragoza Delicias and Madrid Puerta de Atocha.
- Does AVE Barcelona–Madrid run every day?
- Yes, AVE Barcelona–Madrid runs daily.
- Where can I book AVE Barcelona–Madrid tickets?
- On Renfe's own site, renfe.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.