There are 5 ways to get from Generator Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 30m€58–173Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid612.6 km
7h 38m€27–29Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
8h 15m€50–75Drive 608.7 km
- Drive from Generator Barcelona to Madridcar 608.7 km
6h 6m€97–140Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 26m€53–158
Generator Barcelona to Madrid by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Generator Barcelona to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Generator Barcelona to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Generator Barcelona to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Diagonal and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Generator Barcelona and Madrid is 612 km. The road distance is 608.7 km.
The best way to get from Generator Barcelona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Generator Barcelona to Madrid, including transfers.
Generator Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Generator Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Generator Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Generator 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 €90–170 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 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- 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 Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- 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 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Generator Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Generator Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Generator Barcelona to Madrid is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Generator Barcelona to Madrid.
There are 7057+ hotels available in Madrid.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Generator Barcelona and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















