There are 5 ways to get from Real Madrid CF to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 49m€62–162Fly
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 33m€49–158Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 33m€50–85Drive 607.2 km
- Drive from Real Madrid CF to Barcelonacar 607.2 km
6h 14m€97–140Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4
- Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 8m€57–102
Real Madrid CF to Barcelona by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Real Madrid CF to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Real Madrid CF to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Real Madrid CF 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 3h 49m.
The distance between Real Madrid CF and Barcelona is 611 km. The road distance is 607.2 km.
The best way to get from Real Madrid CF to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Real Madrid CF to Barcelona, including transfers.
Real Madrid CF to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 station.
Real Madrid CF to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Real Madrid CF to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 8h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Real Madrid CF, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. 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
- €45–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Real Madrid CF to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Real Madrid CF to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Real Madrid CF to Barcelona is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Real Madrid CF to Barcelona.
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