The two vibrant capitals, Madrid and Barcelona, are now connected with 17 daily services, in 2hrs 38mins instead of 3hrs 55mins. It also takes only 1hr 51mins to go from Saragossa to Barcelona (39 mins saved) and 1hr 3mins from Lerida to Barcelona (27 mins saved). Enjoy this new European High Speed experience in total comfort, onboard the AVE trains, some of the most technically advanced trains of the Spanish Railways... and in the world!