There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
2h 25m€55–147Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 43m€62–179Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
10h 13m€62–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Barcelona Princess608.2 km
6h 1mDrive 608.2 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princesscar 608.2 km
6h 1m€96–138
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €55 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Diagonal - Pl Llevant - Final de trajecte via Madrid, Avenida de América and Gran Via - Marina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at El Maresme | Fòrum via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants and Barceloneta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona Princess is 508 km. The road distance is 608.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 4h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Barcelona Princess, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 31m
- 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
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Barcelona Princess
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona Princess.
There are 5182+ hotels available in Barcelona Princess.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona Princess. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.