There are 4 ways to get from Meco to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 26m€60–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cºolivo-Pºdel Sol to Intercambiador De Avenida Américabus 222
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 29m€54–90Drive 573.6 km
- Drive from Meco to Barcelonacar 573.6 km
5h 55m€91–131Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Cºolivo-Pºdel Sol to Intercambiador De Avenida Américabus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 55m€56–167
Meco to Barcelona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meco to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Meco to Barcelona is to bus and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Meco to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Cºolivo-Pºdel Sol and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Meco to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Meco and Barcelona is 651 km. The road distance is 573.6 km.
The best way to get from Meco to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Meco to Barcelona, including transfers.
Meco to Barcelona bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Cºolivo-Pºdel Sol station.
Meco to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Meco to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Meco, Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cºolivo-Pºdel Sol to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Madrid, Avenida de América in around 9h 29m.
- 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 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- 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 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- 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
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- 012
- [email protected]
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
Bus from Cºolivo-Pºdel Sol to Intercambiador De Avenida América
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
Bus from Cºolivo-Pºdel Sol to Intercambiador De Avenida América
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Meco to Barcelona bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Intercambiador De Avenida América station.
Meco to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meco to Barcelona is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Meco to Barcelona.
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