There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
2h 30m€46–142Airport Transfer
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelona-BCN602 km
6h 1m€40–55Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 58m€60–171Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 28m€58–86Drive 602 km
- Drive from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN)car 602 km
6h 1m€95–136Bus via Teruel
- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Teruelbus 047
- Take the bus from Teruel to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
12h 8m€66–119
Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to Airport Transfer which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs €45 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN). However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Aeropuerto del Prat Barcelona T2A via Pl. Espanya - Creu Coberta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN). However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at El Prat Aeroport via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Madrid and Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 495 km. The road distance is 602 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN), including transfers.
Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 3h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain?
Iberia and Air Europa fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- +34 910 207 007
- 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
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Teruel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 977 44 03 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- HIFE
Bus from Teruel to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- HIFE
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Barcelona-BCN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Madrid to Barcelona Airport (BCN).
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