There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Salt by train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Barcelona
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain Avn / ...
4h 22m€72–184Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, 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 Gironatrain
4h 28m€59–188Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Gironatrain R11
9h 55m€67–116Drive 676.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Saltcar 676.3 km
6h 45m€108–156Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain Ave
4h 49m€92–183Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Girona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 32m€70–120Fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane MAD - GRO
9h 15m€133–326
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Salt is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Salt is to train via Barcelona which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Salt. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Estació Jove via Barcelona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Salt. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Girona via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Madrid and Salt is 702 km. The road distance is 676.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Salt without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Madrid to Salt, including transfers.
Madrid to Salt bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Salt train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Salt is to train via Barcelona which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Salt, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Estació Jove via Barcelona-Sants, Girona, and Biblioteca Carles Rahola in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Girona - Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 11h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- 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
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Salt bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Girona - Bus Station.
Madrid to Salt train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Salt is 676 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Madrid to Salt.
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