There are 5 ways to get from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
2h 49m€52–145Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h€62–170Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
8h 19m€58–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona to Madrid-MAD605.4 km
6h 3mDrive 605.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD)car 605.4 km
6h 3m€95–137
Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Aeropuerto T4 via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Catalonia and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 501 km. The road distance is 605.4 km.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD), including transfers.
Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 4h, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Catalonia, Spain and Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain?
Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona to Madrid-MAD
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD) is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Catalonia to Madrid Airport (MAD).
There are 7005+ hotels available in Madrid Airport (MAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catalonia and Madrid Airport (MAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.