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 16m€62–162Fly
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 9m€47–157Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
7h 50m€50–80Drive 602.9 km
- Drive from Chamartín to Santscar 602.9 km
6h 4m€95–137
Chamartín to Sants by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamartín to Sants is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chamartín to Sants is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €160.
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 16m.
The distance between Chamartín and Sants is 609 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 16m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 16m 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 16m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €160 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 20 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. 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 €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
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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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