There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona 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
2h 21m€50–144Line 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 54m€68–185Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 52m€62–94Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Zenit Barcelona600.4 km
6hDrive 600.4 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelonacar 600.4 km
6h€94–136
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Casanova, 211-268 via Madrid, Avenida de América and Sants Estació - Pl Joan Peiró - Final de trajecte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Zenit Barcelona is 500 km. The road distance is 600.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona without a car is to line 203 bus and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €65 - €190.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 52m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Zenit Barcelona.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Zenit Barcelona, 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 €50–80 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
- +34 900 878 331
- 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
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Zenit Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
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