There are 4 ways to get from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 11m€62–178Fly
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 6m€49–147Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 48m€52–82Drive 601.1 km
- Drive from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelonacar 601.1 km
6h 10m€95–136
Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T2 - Salidas and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Aeropuerto Barajas T1 and Barcelona is 646 km. The road distance is 601.1 km.
The best way to get from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona, including transfers.
Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Aeropuerto Barajas T1, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona is 601 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Aeropuerto Barajas T1 to Barcelona.
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