There are 5 ways to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 13m€50–148Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h 3m€65–182Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 37m€58–95Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Port de Barcelona to Madrid-MAD606.2 km
6h 2mDrive 606.2 km
- Drive from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD)car 606.2 km
6h 2m€95–138
Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Port Vell and arriving at Aeropuerto T4 via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD). 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 4h 3m.
The distance between Port de Barcelona and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 503 km. The road distance is 606.2 km.
The best way to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €65 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD), including transfers.
Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 4h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Port de Barcelona, Spain and Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain?
Iberia, Air Europa, and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–170 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route.
- 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
- €30–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Port de Barcelona to Madrid-MAD
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD) 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 Airport (MAD) is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Port de Barcelona to Madrid Airport (MAD).
There are 7030+ hotels available in Madrid Airport (MAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Port de Barcelona and Madrid Airport (MAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.