There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
2h 14m€52–144Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 18m€61–177Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
10h 6m€59–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Generator Barcelona602.1 km
6h 2mDrive 602.1 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelonacar 602.1 km
6h 2m€95–137
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Verdaguer via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona Sants Estació Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Generator Barcelona is 502 km. The road distance is 602.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona 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 Generator Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 4h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Generator Barcelona, 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 Generator Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Generator Barcelona.
There are 5182+ hotels available in Generator Barcelona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Generator Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















