There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Liceu Station by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 34m€61–169Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone609.9 km
7h 21m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 29m€50–75Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 22m€56–161Drive 609.1 km
- Drive from Madrid to Liceu Stationcar 609.1 km
6h 14m€97–139
Madrid to Liceu Station by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Liceu Station is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Liceu Station is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs €55 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Liceu Station. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Liceu via Barcelona Sants Estació Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Madrid and Liceu Station is 629 km. The road distance is 609.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Liceu Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Madrid to Liceu Station, including transfers.
Madrid to Liceu Station bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Liceu Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Liceu Station is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Liceu Station, 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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- 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.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
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
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Liceu Station bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Liceu Station train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Liceu Station is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Madrid to Liceu Station.
There are 5195+ hotels available in Liceu Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Liceu Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















