There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants by plane, bus, train, 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
1h 54m€51–144Line 203 bus, train
- Take the bus from Aeropuerto T4 to Estación De Atochabus 203
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 29m€65–182Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 26m€59–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Sants599.9 km
6hDrive 599.9 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santscar 599.9 km
6h€94–136
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Sants is 498 km. The road distance is 599.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants without a car is to line 203 bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €190.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 26m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Sants, Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 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 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
- +34 900 878 331
- Website
- EMT Madrid
Bus from Aeropuerto T4 to Estación De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- EMT 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
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
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