There are 5 ways to get from Aeropuerto (Madrid) 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
5h 11m€58–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 17m€52–79Drive 604.9 km
- Drive from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelonacar 604.9 km
6h 16m€95–137Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 16m€54–149Bus via Teruel
- Take the bus from Alcalá de Henares to Teruelbus 047
- Take the bus from Teruel to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 051
13h 38m€77–111
Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Ctra.M111-Depuradora Valdebebas and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Avenida Logroño - Pajarones and Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Barajas and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Aeropuerto (Madrid) and Barcelona is 647 km. The road distance is 604.9 km.
The best way to get from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona, including transfers.
Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Aeropuerto (Madrid), 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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- 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 31m
- 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
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Alcalá de Henares to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- samar.es
Bus from Teruel to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Schedules at
- samar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Aeropuerto (Madrid) to Barcelona.
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