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How to get fromReal Madrid CF to Barcelonaby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Real Madrid CF to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    3h 29m
    €40–141
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
    8h 33m
    €50–85
  3. Drive  608.7 km

    1. Drive from Real Madrid CF to Barcelonacar car 608.7 km
    6h 17m
    €91–132
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAD - BCN
    3h 33m
    €48–157
  5. Bus via Madrid - Barajas Airport T4

    1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 8m
    €57–97

Real Madrid CF to Barcelona by foot and train

Calendar691Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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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 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €80–140 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.

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