Premium · No. AVE 3041
AVE Madrid–Barcelona train timings
AVE Madrid–Barcelona timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madrid Puerta de Atocha | — | 07:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Zaragoza Delicias | 08:07 | 08:10 | 3 min | 307 |
| 3 | Barcelona Sants | 09:30 | — | 635 |
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 3041) is a premium train run by Renfe between Madrid Puerta de Atocha and Barcelona Sants. The full journey covers 635 km and takes 2h 30m, with 1 intermediate stop.
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.
AVE 3041 is Renfe's high-speed service from Madrid Puerta de Atocha to Barcelona Sants on the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line. At up to 310 km/h, the 635 km journey takes 2h30m. The AVE (Alta Velocidad Espanola) service launched in 2008 and is one of the busiest high-speed corridors in Europe.
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.comAVE 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 for 635 km.
- Which stations does AVE Madrid–Barcelona stop at?
- AVE Madrid–Barcelona calls at Madrid Puerta de Atocha, Zaragoza Delicias 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.