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How to get fromGran Via to Barcelonaby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gran Via to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    3h 19m
    €40–140
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelonerideshare rideshare 609.9 km
    7h 18m
    €30
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
    9h 27m
    €52–88
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAD - BCN
    3h 36m
    €47–158
  5. Drive  609.7 km

    1. Drive from Gran Via to Barcelonacar car 609.7 km
    6h 21m
    €95–137

Gran Via to Barcelona by foot and train

Calendar691Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gran Via, 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 Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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