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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Barcelona to Madrid

Composite routes from Barcelona to Madrid

Cheapest
5 h 59 min
Car
617 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 17 min
Plane
Other
8 h 35 min
Bus
504 km.
from €44.04
Details

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
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.02–$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 Barcelona to Madrid?

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

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona 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 Barcelona and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Estación de Sol Cercanías via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Madrid?

The distance between Barcelona and Madrid is 607 km. The road distance is 623.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Barcelona to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Madrid bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Madrid train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Madrid?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 36m 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 Barcelona to Madrid bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barcelona to Madrid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barcelona to Madrid?

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

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