There are 4 ways to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid 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 43m€57–173Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 10m€52–78Drive 608.9 km
- Drive from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelonacar 608.9 km
6h 19m€97–139Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Ctra.A3-Est.Rivas Vaciamadrid to Estación De Atochabus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 48m€56–153
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Ctra.A3-Est.Rivas Vaciamadrid and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rivas-Vaciamadrid 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 43m.
The distance between Rivas-Vaciamadrid and Barcelona is 644 km. The road distance is 608.9 km.
The best way to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona, including transfers.
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Rivas-Vaciamadrid, 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 3 times a day. 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 Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 012
- [email protected]
- Website
- crtm.es
Bus from Ctra.A3-Est.Rivas Vaciamadrid to Estación De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.crtm.es/?lang=en
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More Questions & Answers
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Barcelona.
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