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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid Airport to Catalonia

Composite routes from Madrid Airport to Catalonia

Cheapest
5 h 42 min
Car
562 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$189.87

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$291.13

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$189.87

Royal Jordanian

Website:
rj.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$151.89

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$88.60

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$88.60

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Barcelona
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$41.77

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia is to bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur which costs $26.09 - $42.39 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia?

The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $25 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct train between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Catalonia?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Estación de tren Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia?

The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Catalonia is 502 km. The road distance is 615.9 km.

How do I travel from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $26.09 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia train from?

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia?

The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $25 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26.09 - $92.39 and takes 3h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $43.48 - $86.96 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia train arrive?

Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia is 616 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Catalonia.

Where can I stay near Catalonia?

There are 135+ hotels available in Catalonia. Prices start at $41.26 per night.
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