There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 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 22m€55–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
7h 50m€50–75Drive 602.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregatcar 602.8 km
6h 9m€95–137Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 2m€52–146
Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €50 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Madrid and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is 625 km. The road distance is 602.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €170.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants takes 3h 22m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 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
- +34 910 207 007
- 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 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is 603 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Madrid to L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.
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