There are 6 ways to get from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train via Estación De Atocha
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 37m€56–171Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone609.9 km
7h 25m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 17m€51–86Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 44m€59–153Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 42m€55–170Drive 607.5 km
- Drive from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelonacar 607.5 km
6h 17m€95–138
Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona is to train via Estación De Atocha which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Cibeles - Casa De América and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Plaza de Cibeles and Barcelona is 627 km. The road distance is 607.5 km.
The best way to get from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona without a car is to train via Estación De Atocha which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona, including transfers.
Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona is to train via Estación De Atocha which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Plaza de Cibeles, 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
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
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
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
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
- +34 910 207 007
- 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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- 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
Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Plaza de Cibeles to Barcelona.
There are 5182+ hotels available in Barcelona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Plaza de Cibeles and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.