There are 4 ways to get from Chamartín to Sants by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 38m€57–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
7h 50m€50–75Drive 602.9 km
- Drive from Chamartín to Santscar 602.9 km
6h 4m€96–138Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 9m€52–147
Chamartín to Sants by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamartín to Sants is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chamartín to Sants is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs €50 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamartín to Sants. However, there are services departing from Tribunal and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Chamartín and Sants is 628 km. The road distance is 602.9 km.
The best way to get from Chamartín to Sants without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chamartín to Sants, including transfers.
Chamartín to Sants bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Chamartín to Sants train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Chamartín to Sants is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Chamartín, Spain and Sants, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- 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 Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Chamartín to Sants bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Chamartín to Sants train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamartín to Sants is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Chamartín to Sants.
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