There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Gran Via by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, subway, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 24m€57–162Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid612.6 km
7h 22m€27–29Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
8h 46m€61–85Fly, line 1 subway
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
- Take the subway from Estación de metro de Chamartín to Gran Viasubway
3h 35m€54–160Drive 609.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Gran Viacar 609.4 km
6h 9m€97–140
Barcelona to Gran Via by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Gran Via is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Gran Via is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Gran Via. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Cibeles via Aeropuerto T4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Gran Via. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Barcelona and Gran Via is 608 km. The road distance is 609.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Gran Via without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Barcelona to Gran Via, including transfers.
Barcelona to Gran Via bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Gran Via train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Gran Via is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Gran Via, 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
- +34 900 444 404
- Website
- metromadrid.es
Subway from Estación de metro de Chamartín to Gran Via
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- https://www.metromadrid.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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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Gran Via bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Barcelona to Gran Via train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Gran Via is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Barcelona to Gran Via.
There are 7057+ hotels available in Gran Via.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Gran Via. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.