There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Barcelona by train, rideshare, car or plane
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Madrid to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €21 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Estación de tren de Atocha and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Madrid and Barcelona is 606 km. The road distance is 620.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €21 - €80.
The train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Madrid to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Estación de tren de Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €21 - €80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €27 - €110 and takes 3h 28m.
Madrid to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Barcelona is 620 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Madrid to Barcelona.
- Distance: 605.5 km
- Duration: 2h 30m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €50 - €75 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Iberia, Vueling Airlines and two other airlines fly from Madrid to Barcelona hourly.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €30 - €80
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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