There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona Metro line 3 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 Ave
3h 18m€58–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 25m€50–75Drive 604 km
- Drive from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madridcar 604 km
6h€95–137Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 18m€57–149
Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €55 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Diagonal - Av Doctor Marañón and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Zona Universitària and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Barcelona Metro line 3 and Madrid is 609 km. The road distance is 604 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid, including transfers.
Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Metro line 3, Catalonia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 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
- €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
- €90–160
- 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, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid is 604 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Barcelona Metro line 3 to Madrid.
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