There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Alella 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
4h 53m€61–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 49m€53–108Drive 619.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Alellacar 619.8 km
6h 13m€98–142Fly, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the bus from Barcelona - Ronda Sant Pere 21-23 to Alella - Plaça dels Germans Lleonartbus
4h 12m€56–164Bus via Cuenca
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuencabus Auto Res
- Take the bus from Cuenca to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus 051
13h 4m€73–121
Madrid to Alella by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Alella is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Alella is to fly and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Alella. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Alella - Plaça dels Germans Lleonart via Barcelona - Gran Vía Corts Catalanes-Sardenya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Alella. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Madrid and Alella is 646 km. The road distance is 619.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Alella without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Madrid to Alella, including transfers.
Madrid to Alella bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Alella train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Alella is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Alella, 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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- 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
- €55–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
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
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 902 13 00 14
- [email protected]
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Barcelona - Ronda Sant Pere 21-23 to Alella - Plaça dels Germans Lleonart
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- sagales.com
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cuenca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Cuenca to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Schedules at
- samar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Alella bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Alella train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Alella is 620 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Madrid to Alella.
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