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How to get fromPlaza de Madrid to Barcelonaby plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Plaza de Madrid to Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane ALC - BCN
    4h 11m
    €34–119

  2. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain train Eur / ...
    7h 10m
    €67–115

  3. Bus via Valencia

    1. Take the bus from Elche to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus bus Alsa - 715 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus ALSA - Gan-Bar / ...
    8h 56m
    €47–69

  4. Drive 514.1 km

    1. Drive from Plaza de Madrid to Barcelonacar car 514.1 km
    5h 22m
    €81–117

  5. Train to Valencia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane VLC - BCN
    6h 45m
    €80–210

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 40m
    €48–90

Plaza de Madrid to Barcelona by foot and train (Renfe)

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Plaza de Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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