There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 46m€58–166Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to San Sebastián de los Reyes603.7 km
6h 45m€24–50Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castillabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
8h 7m€54–78Fly, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyestrain
3h 42m€54–152Drive 605.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyescar 605.5 km
6h 4m€95–137
Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes is to rideshare which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Pºeuropa-Av.Montes De Oca via Intercambiador De Plaza Castilla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Barcelona and San Sebastián de los Reyes is 629 km. The road distance is 605.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes, including transfers.
Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and San Sebastián de los Reyes, 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 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 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 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- 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 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to San Sebastián de los Reyes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla station.
Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Barcelona to San Sebastián de los Reyes.
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