There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Ávila by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain 18903 / ...
5h 23m€73–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ávilabus
9h 59m€64–90Drive 717.1 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Ávilacar 717.1 km
7h 17m€114–164Fly, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avilatrain
5h 24m€69–184
Barcelona to Ávila by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ávila is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ávila is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €70 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Ávila via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Ávila. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Avila via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid-Principe Pio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Barcelona and Ávila is 733 km. The road distance is 717.1 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Ávila without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Barcelona to Ávila, including transfers.
Barcelona to Ávila bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Ávila is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Ávila, Spain?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Avila via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Príncipe Pío, and Madrid-Principe Pio in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Ávila via Estación Sur de Autobuses in around 9h 59m.
- 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.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- 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
- €60–120
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- 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
- €55–95
- 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
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Avila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 0034910008835
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezdorado.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ávila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- regular.autobusing.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Ávila bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Barcelona to Ávila train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Ávila is 717 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Barcelona to Ávila.
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