There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid 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 51m€59–165Bus
cheapest- 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€53–74Drive 604.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madridcar 604.4 km
6h 2m€96–138Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 14m€53–146
Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Valdebebas via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Barcelona and Ciudad Real Madrid is 622 km. The road distance is 604.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid, including transfers.
Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Ciudad Real 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, 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
- €60–130
- 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
- +34 910 207 007
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid is 604 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Barcelona to Ciudad Real Madrid.
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