There are 6 ways to get from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 8m€58–178Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Alcala de Henares to Barcelone578.3 km
6h 31m€25–55Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 3m€53–84Train, fly
- Take the train from Alcalá de Henares to Fuente de la Moratrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 50m€51–154Bus via Teruel
- Take the bus from Alcalá de Henares to Teruelbus 047
- Take the bus from Teruel to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 051
11h 15m€75–103Drive 578.4 km
- Drive from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelonacar 578.4 km
5h 58m€91–131
Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Vía Complutense-Brihuega and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Alcalá de Henares and Barcelona is 658 km. The road distance is 578.4 km.
The best way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona, including transfers.
Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Alcalá de Henares, 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, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 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 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
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Alcalá de Henares to Fuente de la Mora
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Alcala de Henares to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona is 578 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Alcalá de Henares to Barcelona.
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