There are 5 ways to get from Alcobendas to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 2m€57–176Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Barcelone602 km
6h 47m€17–55Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 55m€52–77Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 15m€54–158Drive 605.1 km
- Drive from Alcobendas to Barcelonacar 605.1 km
6h 14m€96–139
Alcobendas to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcobendas to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €17 - €55 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Alcobendas to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcobendas to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Av.España-Ayuntamiento 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 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcobendas to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Alcobendas and Barcelona is 648 km. The road distance is 605.1 km.
The best way to get from Alcobendas to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Alcobendas to Barcelona, including transfers.
Alcobendas to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Alcobendas to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Alcobendas to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Alcobendas, 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 €50–75 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.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
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
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
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
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alcobendas to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Alcobendas to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcobendas to Barcelona is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Alcobendas to Barcelona.
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