There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona 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 38m€61–169Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone609.9 km
7h 20m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 19m€56–77Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 27m€53–147Drive 607.6 km
- Drive from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelonacar 607.6 km
6h 10m€96–139
Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Pl Universitat via Metro Pl de Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Universitat via Plaça de Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Madrid and Universitat de Barcelona is 628 km. The road distance is 607.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona, including transfers.
Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Universitat de Barcelona, 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
- +34 910 207 007
- 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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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Madrid to Universitat de Barcelona.
There are 5188+ hotels available in Universitat de Barcelona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Universitat de Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.