There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Mataró 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 19m€62–177Fly, train
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Matarótrain
4h 6m€56–168Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 33m€58–84Drive 633.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Matarócar 633.3 km
6h 23m€101–145
Madrid to Mataró by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Mataró is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Mataró is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Mataró. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Mataró Plaça de les Tereses via Pl Joan Peiró - Estació de Sants and Barcelona Plaça de Tetuán. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Mataró. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Mataró via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Madrid and Mataró is 659 km. The road distance is 633.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Mataró without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Madrid to Mataró, including transfers.
Madrid to Mataró bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Mataró train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Mataró is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Mataró, 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.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
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- rodalies.gencat.cat
Train from Barcelona Sants to Mataró
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–11
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/inici/index.html
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/ca/inici/index.html
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
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
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Mataró bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid to Mataró train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Mataró is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Madrid to Mataró.
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