There are 4 ways to get from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona 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
4h 12m€57–174Line 77 bus, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Alcalá - Alfonso Gómez to Canillejasbus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 33m€49–151Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 33m€52–88Drive 601.7 km
- Drive from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelonacar 601.7 km
6h 10m€95–136
Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona is to line 77 bus and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Juan Ignacio Luca De Tena - Alegría Oria and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Elba Madrid Alcalá and Barcelona is 633 km. The road distance is 601.7 km.
The best way to get from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona, including transfers.
Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Elba Madrid Alcalá, Spain and Barcelona, 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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- 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 AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- 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 24m
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- 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
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 878 331
- Website
- EMT Madrid
Bus from Alcalá - Alfonso Gómez to Canillejas
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1
- Website
- EMT Madrid
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More Questions & Answers
Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Elba Madrid Alcalá to Barcelona.
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