How to get from Barcelona to Madrid by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to rideshare which costs 27€ - 29€ and takes 7h 17m.

The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which costs 60€ - 120€ and takes 2h 30m.

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona Nord and arriving at Madrid Est Sur. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 2h 30m.

The distance between Barcelona and Madrid is 505 km. The road distance is 620 km.

The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs 60€ - 120€.

The train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, depart from Barcelona Nord station.

Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs 60€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4, which costs 50€ - 70€ and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs 35€ - 140€ and takes 3h 31m.

The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.

Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by Eurolines FR, arrive at Madrid Est Sur station.

Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Madrid is 620 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Barcelona to Madrid.

Air Europa, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Madrid Airport.

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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 25 min and costs .