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How to get fromBarcelona to Chamartínby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Chamartín by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    3h 33m
    €45–142
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castillabus bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
    7h 35m
    €50–85
  3. Drive  607.4 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Chamartíncar car 607.4 km
    6h 4m
    €94–136
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BCN - MAD
    2h 59m
    €48–156
  5. Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Madrid - Barajas Airport T4bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 52m
    €51–85

Barcelona to Chamartín by train

Calendar279Weekly Trains
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Chamartín, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €80–140 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 Interc. Plaza Castilla once daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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