There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Barajas 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€48–148Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
7h 56m€53–81Drive 601.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Barajascar 601.9 km
5h 59m€94–136Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
2h 39m€48–156Bus via Av.Hispanidad-Aeropuerto T4
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 53m€50–80
Barcelona to Barajas by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Barajas is to bus via Av.Hispanidad-Aeropuerto T4 which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Barajas is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €45 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Barajas. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Avenida De Logroño - Algemesí via Aeropuerto T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Barajas. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Barajas via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Nuevos Ministerios. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Barcelona and Barajas is 624 km. The road distance is 601.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barajas without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Barcelona to Barajas, including transfers.
Barcelona to Barajas bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Barajas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barajas is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 7h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Barajas, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 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 €50–80 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
- €35–170
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- 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 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
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
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Barajas bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Barcelona to Barajas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Barajas is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Barcelona to Barajas.
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