There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo 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
3h 53m€59–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castillabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
8h 24m€55–82Drive 626.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejocar 626.3 km
6h 23m€100–144Fly, 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 Colmenar Viejotrain
3h 51m€55–165
Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Colmenar Viejo via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Barcelona and Colmenar Viejo is 640 km. The road distance is 626.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo, including transfers.
Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Colmenar Viejo, 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 Interc. Plaza Castilla once daily. 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 Colmenar Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- 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 Interc. Plaza Castilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla station.
Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Barcelona to Colmenar Viejo.
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