There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 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€66–175Fly
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
2h 38m€52–148Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 53m€60–87Drive 601.4 km
- Drive from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1car 601.4 km
5h 59m€95–136
Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Aeroport T1 - Sortides via Pl. Espanya - Creu Coberta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Aeroport T1 via Barcelona Sants and El Prat Estació. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Madrid and Barcelona Airport T1 is 640 km. The road distance is 601.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1, including transfers.
Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 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 T1 is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 8h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Barcelona Airport T1, 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
- €80–130
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1 is 601 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Madrid to Barcelona Airport T1.
There are 5177+ hotels available in Barcelona Airport T1.