There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Recoletos Station by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 15m€51–154Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid612.6 km
7h 33m€27–29Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
8h 9m€54–83Drive 609.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Recoletos Stationcar 609.3 km
6h 6m€100–144Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 6m€49–158Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 18m€51–82
Barcelona to Recoletos Station by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Recoletos Station is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Recoletos Station is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Recoletos Station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Museo Arqueológico via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Recoletos Station. 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 15m.
The distance between Barcelona and Recoletos Station is 608 km. The road distance is 609.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Recoletos Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Barcelona to Recoletos Station, including transfers.
Barcelona to Recoletos Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Recoletos Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Recoletos Station is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Recoletos Station, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 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, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- 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
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Recoletos Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Barcelona to Recoletos Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Recoletos Station is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Barcelona to Recoletos Station.
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