There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Bellaterra by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 8m€66–163Fly, train
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Provença to Bellaterratrain
4h 6m€51–162Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 46m€56–88Drive 597.7 km
- Drive from Madrid to Bellaterracar 597.7 km
6h€94–136Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 6m€68–116
Madrid to Bellaterra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bellaterra is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bellaterra is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Bellaterra. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Bellaterra Universitat Autònoma via Marina - Monumental and Barcelona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bellaterra. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Bellaterra via Gràcia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Madrid and Bellaterra is 627 km. The road distance is 597.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Bellaterra without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Madrid to Bellaterra, including transfers.
Madrid to Bellaterra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Bellaterra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Bellaterra is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Bellaterra, 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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- 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 22m
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- 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 90 1515
- [email protected]
- Website
- FGC Catalunya
Train from Provença to Bellaterra
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- FGC Catalunya
- Schedules at
- FGC Catalunya
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Bellaterra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Bellaterra train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Bellaterra is 598 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Madrid to Bellaterra.
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