There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Alcobendas by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 46m€58–168Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to San Sebastián de los Reyes603.7 km
6h 45m€24–55Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
8h 5m€53–76Fly, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyestrain
3h 43m€54–162Drive 605 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Alcobendascar 605 km
6h 3m€96–139
Barcelona to Alcobendas by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Alcobendas is to rideshare which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Alcobendas is to fly and train which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Alcobendas. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Marqués Valdavia-Av.España via Av.Hispanidad-Aeropuerto T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Alcobendas. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Barcelona and Alcobendas is 629 km. The road distance is 605 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Alcobendas without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Barcelona to Alcobendas, including transfers.
Barcelona to Alcobendas bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Alcobendas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Alcobendas is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Alcobendas, 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, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- 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
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
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
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Alcobendas bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Barcelona to Alcobendas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Alcobendas is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Barcelona to Alcobendas.
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