There are 4 ways to get from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF 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 37m€57–165Fly
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 24m€53–158Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castillabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
7h 49m€54–76Drive 607.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Real Madrid CFcar 607.9 km
6h 5m€97–140
Barcelona to Real Madrid CF by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Lima - Santiago Bernabéu via Plaza Castilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF. 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 37m.
The distance between Barcelona and Real Madrid CF is 611 km. The road distance is 607.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF, including transfers.
Barcelona to Real Madrid CF bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Real Madrid CF train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Real Madrid CF, 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
- +34 910 207 007
- 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 Real Madrid CF bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla station.
Barcelona to Real Madrid CF train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Real Madrid CF is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Barcelona to Real Madrid CF.
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