There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Sant Cugat 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€64–173Fly, train
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Provença to Sant Cugat Centretrain
3h 57m€55–151Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 45m€58–81Drive 597.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Sant Cugatcar 597.3 km
5h 59m€95–137
Madrid to Sant Cugat by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Sant Cugat is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Sant Cugat is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs €55 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Sant Cugat. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Via Augusta - Pau Alcover via Metro Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Sant Cugat. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Sant Cugat Centre via Barcelona Sants Estació Metro and Provença. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Madrid and Sant Cugat is 641 km. The road distance is 597.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Sant Cugat without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Madrid to Sant Cugat, including transfers.
Madrid to Sant Cugat bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Sant Cugat train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Sant Cugat is to train which takes 4h and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Sant Cugat, 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 90 1515
- [email protected]
- Website
- fgc.cat
Train from Provença to Sant Cugat Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.fgc.cat/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.fgc.cat/en/lines-and-schedule/
- 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 Sant Cugat bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid to Sant Cugat train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Sant Cugat is 597 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Madrid to Sant Cugat.
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