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How to Travel from

Madrid to Barcelona

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Caen La Mer Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$696.18
Plane from Paris–Orly Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$303.79
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$329.10

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Beauvais–Tillé Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$240.50

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$506.31
Plane from Caen La Mer Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$759.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Paris–Orly Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$506.31
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.43–$354.42

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Caen La Mer Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$582.26
Plane from Caen La Mer Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$822.76

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Paris–Orly Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$329.10

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Caen to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$107.59
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28
Train from Narbonne to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$55.69–$107.59

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Barcelona
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Bus from Caen to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Barcelona
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

SNCF Bus

Phone:
3635
Website:
groupe-sncf.com/fr
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Rennes
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Aérobus Paris - Beauvais

Phone:
+33 (0) 9 77 40 24 20
Website:
aerobus.fr/
Bus from Saint Denis Université to Aéroport
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$21.52

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona is to bus which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 19h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $76.09 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Caen - Bus Station and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Jean Vilar and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Caen, Auber and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Madrid to Barcelona?

The distance between Madrid and Barcelona is 1321 km. The road distance is 1196.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $217.39 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Madrid to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Barcelona bus from?

Madrid to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Barcelona train from?

Madrid to Barcelona train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Caen station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $217.39 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $163.04 and takes 19h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $76.09 - $206.52 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Madrid to Barcelona bus arrive?

Madrid to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Barcelona train arrive?

Madrid to Barcelona train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Barcelona is 1196 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Madrid to Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5027+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at $45.38 per night.
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