There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Madrid by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to rideshare which costs 27€ - 29€ and takes 7 h 17 min.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which costs 65€ - 90€ and takes 2 h 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Madrid. Services depart three times a day, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7 h 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona Sants and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 h 45 min.
The distance between Barcelona and Madrid is 505 km. The road distance is 618.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 2 h 45 min and costs 65€ - 90€.
The train from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha takes 2 h 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, depart from Barcelona Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 2 h 45 min and costs 65€ - 90€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 35€ - 55€ and takes 7 h 35 min, you could also fly, which costs 30€ - 140€ and takes 3 h 21 min.
- Distance: 315.8 miles
- Duration: 2 h 45 min
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Spanish Railways AVE operates a train from Barcelona to Madrid hourly. Tickets cost $75 - $110 and the journey takes 2 h 45 min. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona to Madrid 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40 - $65 and the journey takes 7 h 35 min.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $250
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $250
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 22 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $220
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75 - $110
- Website
- renfe.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with three types of tickets on offer - Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass, along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Barcelona Nord Station to Madrid Estacion Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Book at
- rede-expressos.pt
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $31 - $34
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 15 min.
Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid station.
Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Madrid is 619 km. It takes approximately 6 h 4 min to drive from Barcelona to Madrid.
Air Europa, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Madrid Airport.
Book your Barcelona to Madrid train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Barcelona to Madrid bus tickets online with ALSA.
There are 3737+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $53 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 24 min and costs 1€ - 7€.