There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) 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 32m€60–164Fly
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 24m€49–149Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 45m€53–88Drive 603.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station)car 603.4 km
5h 57m€95–137
Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Berlín - Nicaragua and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Prosperidad via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Colon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Barcelona Sants Station and Madrid (Station) is 612 km. The road distance is 603.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station), including transfers.
Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Sants Station, Spain and Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain?
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. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 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
- €30–150
- 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 19m
- 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 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- 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
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station) is 603 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Barcelona Sants Station to Madrid (Station).
There are 7030+ hotels available in Madrid (Station).