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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Catalonia to Madrid

Composite routes from Catalonia to Madrid

Cheapest
5 h 48 min
Car
569 km.
from $31

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$189.87

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$291.13

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$189.87

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid,
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Barcelone to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.18–$36.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Catalonia to Madrid is to rideshare which costs $29.35 - $31.52 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catalonia to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Catalonia and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Catalonia to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Cibeles via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Catalonia and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Estación de tren Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Estación de Sol Cercanías via Barcelona-Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Catalonia to Madrid?

The distance between Catalonia and Madrid is 610 km. The road distance is 623.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Catalonia to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Catalonia to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catalonia to Madrid bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Catalonia to Madrid train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Catalonia to Madrid?

The best way to get from Catalonia to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $81.52 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $28.26 - $108.70 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Catalonia to Madrid bus arrive?

Catalonia to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Where does the Catalonia to Madrid train arrive?

Catalonia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Can I drive from Catalonia to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Catalonia to Madrid is 623 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Catalonia to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6254+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Catalonia to Madrid?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catalonia and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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