There are 4 ways to get from FC Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 35m€53–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 27m€48–78Drive 610.5 km
- Drive from FC Barcelona to Madridcar 610.5 km
6h 10m€100–144Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 27m€51–157
FC Barcelona to Madrid by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from FC Barcelona to Madrid is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from FC Barcelona to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from FC Barcelona station to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from FC Barcelona to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between FC Barcelona and Madrid is 609 km. The road distance is 610.5 km.
The best way to get from FC Barcelona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from FC Barcelona to Madrid, including transfers.
FC Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
FC Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from FC Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between FC Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
FC Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
FC Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between FC Barcelona to Madrid is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from FC Barcelona to Madrid.
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