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How to get fromMadrid to Barcelona Princessby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Barcelona Princess by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    3h 42m
    €64–160

  2. Fly, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAD - BCN
    2. Take the subway from Passeig de Gràcia to El Maresme | Fòrumsubway subway
    3h 40m
    €51–160

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus bus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
    9h 9m
    €56–83

  4. Drive 613.5 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Barcelona Princesscar car 613.5 km
    6h 9m
    €97–140

  5. Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 48m
    €65–111

Madrid to Barcelona Princess by train, subway, and foot

Calendar501Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Barcelona Princess, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. 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.

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