There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 41m€59–166Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone609.9 km
7h 22m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 20m€50–75Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 33m€53–147Drive 608.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to The Barcelona EDITIONcar 608.6 km
6h 12m€96–138
Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs €50 - €150.
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 The Barcelona EDITION. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Madrid and The Barcelona EDITION is 628 km. The road distance is 608.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION, including transfers.
Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and The Barcelona EDITION, 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 AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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
- Renfe Viajeros
- 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
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Madrid to The Barcelona EDITION.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and The Barcelona EDITION. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.