There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
1h 30m€51–141Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Barajas594.6 km
5h 51m€40–55Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h 5m€62–181Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 43m€60–91Drive 594.6 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajascar 594.6 km
5h 51m€93–135
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas is to Airport Transfer which costs €40 - €55 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto del Prat Barcelona T2A and arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) via Pl Universitat and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas. However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Barajas is 487 km. The road distance is 594.6 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €190.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas, including transfers.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 4h 5m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Barajas, Madrid, Spain?
Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–170 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona-BCN to Barajas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas is 595 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Barajas.
There are 7058+ hotels available in Barajas.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Barajas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.