There are 4 ways to get from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 30m€63–178Line 1 subway, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Gran Via to Estación de metro de Chamartínsubway
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 29m€54–151Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 49m€58–88Drive 601.2 km
- Drive from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro)car 601.2 km
5h 59m€95–137
Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) is to line 1 subway and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro). However, there are services departing from Cibeles - Casa De América and arriving at Aeroport T1 - Sortides via Madrid, Avenida de América and Pl. Espanya - Creu Coberta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro). 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 30m.
The distance between Gran Via and Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) is 643 km. The road distance is 601.2 km.
The best way to get from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro), including transfers.
Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Gran Via, Madrid, Spain and Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro), 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, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- 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
- +34 900 444 404
- Website
- Metro de Madrid
Subway from Gran Via to Estación de metro de Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Metro de Madrid
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro) is 601 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Gran Via to Airport T1 (Barcelona Metro).
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