There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 3m€62–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 10m€56–77Drive 611.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2car 611.8 km
6h 10m€96–139Fly, subway
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the subway from Clot to Pep Venturasubway
3h 37m€56–151
Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 is to fly and subway which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Av Marquès de Mont-roig - Final de trajecte via Pg Sant Antoni - Pl Sants - Final de trajecte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Pep Ventura via Barcelona-Sants and Clot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Madrid and Barcelona Metro line 2 is 636 km. The road distance is 611.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2, including transfers.
Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Barcelona Metro line 2, Catalonia, 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 €50–75 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 31m
- 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
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 70 11 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tmb
Subway from Clot to Pep Ventura
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Tmb
- 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
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2 is 612 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Madrid to Barcelona Metro line 2.
There are 5144+ hotels available in Barcelona Metro line 2.