There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 6012 / ...
4h 12m€62–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 51m€56–119Drive 604 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madridcar 604 km
5h 59m€96–139Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
2h 54m€57–159
Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs €55 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Aeroport T1 - Arribades and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Gran Via Corts Catalanes and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Aeroport T1 and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via El Prat de Llobregat and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport T1 and Madrid is 640 km. The road distance is 604 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid, including transfers.
Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid train services, operated by iryo, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport T1, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
iryo operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- 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
- €55–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- 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
- €29–140
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- 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 Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- 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 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid is 604 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Barcelona Airport T1 to Madrid.
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