There are 4 ways to get from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 59m€58–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 1m€50–80Drive 603 km
- Drive from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Stationcar 603 km
6h 2m€95–137Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 31m€52–152
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station. However, there are services departing from Prosperidad and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Recoletos and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Barcelona Sants Station is 632 km. The road distance is 603 km.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station, including transfers.
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Madrid (Station), Madrid, Spain and Barcelona Sants Station, Spain?
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. 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
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Madrid (Station) to Barcelona Sants Station.
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