There are 5 ways to get from Recoletos Station to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 35m€55–170Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone609.9 km
7h 29m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
8h 57m€51–76Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 29m€53–160Drive 607.4 km
- Drive from Recoletos Station to Barcelonacar 607.4 km
6h 16m€97–140
Recoletos Station to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Recoletos Station to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Recoletos Station to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Recoletos Station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Biblioteca Nacional and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Recoletos Station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Recoletos and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Recoletos Station and Barcelona is 627 km. The road distance is 607.4 km.
The best way to get from Recoletos Station to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Recoletos Station to Barcelona, including transfers.
Recoletos Station to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Recoletos Station to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Recoletos Station to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Recoletos Station, Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- 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 Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- 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 Madrid to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Recoletos Station to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Recoletos Station to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Recoletos Station to Barcelona is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Recoletos Station to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Recoletos Station and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.