There are 5 ways to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 17m€58–163Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid612.6 km
7h 17m€27–29Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 7m€53–78Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 38m€56–151Drive 610.8 km
- Drive from Port de Barcelona to Madridcar 610.8 km
6h 9m€97–140
Port de Barcelona to Madrid by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Port de Barcelona to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Port Vell and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Port de Barcelona to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Drassanes and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Port de Barcelona and Madrid is 609 km. The road distance is 610.8 km.
The best way to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid, including transfers.
Port de Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Port de Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Port de Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Port de Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Port de Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port de Barcelona to Madrid is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Port de Barcelona to Madrid.
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