There are 4 ways to get from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 37m€56–172Line 6 subway, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Plaza Eliptica to Nuevos Ministeriossubway
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 49m€50–150Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 25m€52–87Drive 613.3 km
- Drive from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelonacar 613.3 km
6h 19m€97–139
Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Plaza Elíptica and Barcelona is 629 km. The road distance is 613.3 km.
The best way to get from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona, including transfers.
Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Plaza Elíptica, Madrid, Spain and 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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 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 24m
- 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
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 444 404
- Website
- Metro de Madrid
Subway from Plaza Eliptica to Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Metro 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
Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Plaza Elíptica to Barcelona.
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