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How to get fromGetafe Central to Barcelonaby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Getafe Central to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    3h 28m
    €41–142
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
    9h 15m
    €52–87
  3. Drive  622.6 km

    1. Drive from Getafe Central to Barcelonacar car 622.6 km
    6h 27m
    €93–135
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Getafe-Centro to Madrid-Nuevos Ministeriostrain train
    2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAD - BCN
    3h 52m
    €49–161

Getafe Central to Barcelona by train

Calendar691Weekly Trains
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Getafe Central, Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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