There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Palafolls 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
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Blanestrain R1
4h 50m€57–170Fly, 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 Blanestrain
4h 57m€54–171Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Garbí - Pg. Costa Bravabus 618 / ...
11h 36m€61–101Drive 664.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Palafollscar 664.3 km
6h 43m€107–155Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Barcelona Arc de Triomf to Blanestrain R1
11h 45m€55–95
Madrid to Palafolls by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Palafolls is to bus and train which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Palafolls is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Palafolls. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Palafolls - Ramon Turró-Sindicat via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Pineda del Mar - Garbí-Pg de la Costa Brava-Benzinera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Palafolls. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Blanes via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Madrid and Palafolls is 672 km. The road distance is 664.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Palafolls without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Madrid to Palafolls, including transfers.
Madrid to Palafolls bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Palafolls train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Palafolls is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Palafolls, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Blanes via Barcelona Sants in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Palafolls - Ramon Turró-Sindicat via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Pineda del Mar - Garbí-Pg de la Costa Brava-Benzinera in around 11h 36m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- 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 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Palafolls bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Palafolls train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Palafolls is 664 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Madrid to Palafolls.
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