What is the cheapest way to get from Sants to Atocha?

The cheapest way to get from Sants to Atocha is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sants to Atocha?

The fastest way to get from Sants to Atocha is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Sants and Atocha?

No, there is no direct bus from Sants to Atocha. However, there are services departing from Sants - Gayarre and arriving at Méndez Álvaro - Áncora via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sants and Atocha?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Sants to Atocha?

The distance between Sants and Atocha is 605 km. The road distance is 608.1 km.

How do I travel from Sants to Atocha without a car?

The best way to get from Sants to Atocha without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Sants to Atocha?

The train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sants to Atocha bus from?

Sants to Atocha bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where do I catch the Sants to Atocha train from?

Sants to Atocha train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Sants to Atocha?

The best way to get from Sants to Atocha is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Sants to Atocha bus arrive?

Sants to Atocha bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Sants to Atocha train arrive?

Sants to Atocha train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Sants to Atocha?

Yes, the driving distance between Sants to Atocha is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Sants to Atocha.

How do I get a train ticket from Sants to Atocha?

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There are 4 ways to get from Sants to Atocha by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 2m
€55–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 3m
€54–76
Drive 608.1 km
1. Drive from Sants to Atochacar 608.1 km
6h 6m
€96–139
Fly
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 17m
€54–149

Sants to Atocha by train

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Distance: 605.4 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Sants, Spain and Atocha, Madrid, Spain?

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. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Sur de Autobuses 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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