There are 4 ways to get from Plaza de Colón to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
4h 3m€58–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 25m€53–78Drive 606 km
- Drive from Plaza de Colón to Barcelonacar 606 km
6h 20m€95–137Line 351 bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Av.Valencia-Urb.El Romeral to Estación Sur De Autobusesbus
- Take the train from Méndez Álvaro P.V. to Madrid-Nuevos Ministeriostrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
4h 23m€57–153
Plaza de Colón to Barcelona by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plaza de Colón to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Plaza de Colón to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Plaza de Colón to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Av.Valencia-Urb.El Romeral and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Plaza de Colón 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 4h 3m.
The distance between Plaza de Colón and Barcelona is 654 km. The road distance is 606 km.
The best way to get from Plaza de Colón to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Plaza de Colón to Barcelona, including transfers.
Plaza de Colón to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Plaza de Colón 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 Colón to Barcelona is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Plaza de Colón, 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 3 times a day. 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 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
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Méndez Álvaro P.V. to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- 012
- [email protected]
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
Bus from Av.Valencia-Urb.El Romeral to Estación Sur De Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid
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More Questions & Answers
Plaza de Colón to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Plaza de Colón to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plaza de Colón to Barcelona is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Plaza de Colón to Barcelona.
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