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

The cheapest way to get from Sants to Madrid is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sants to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Sants and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Sants to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Av Madrid - Joan Güell and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sants and Madrid?

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

How far is it from Sants to Madrid?

The distance between Sants and Madrid is 605 km. The road distance is 607.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sants to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €160.

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

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

Where do I catch the Sants to Madrid bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sants to Madrid train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sants to Madrid?

The best way to get from Sants to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Sants to Madrid bus arrive?

Sants to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where does the Sants to Madrid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sants to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Sants to Madrid is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Sants to Madrid.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 2m
€55–160
Fly
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 7m
€48–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
9h 28m
€53–88
Drive 607.4 km
1. Drive from Sants to Madridcar 607.4 km
6h 6m
€96–139

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Distance: 605.4 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €90–160 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 Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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