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How to get fromCiutat Vella to Madridby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ciutat Vella to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    3h 2m
    €55–170
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madridrideshare rideshare 612.6 km
    7h 17m
    €27–29
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
    7h 50m
    €50–75
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane BCN - MAD
    3h 14m
    €53–148
  5. Drive 610.5 km

    1. Drive from Ciutat Vella to Madridcar car 610.5 km
    6h 15m
    €97–140

Ciutat Vella to Madrid by train

Calendar619Weekly Trains
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ciutat Vella, Spain and Madrid, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–170 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 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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