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567 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Madrid to Catalonia

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

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:
$36.71–$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:
$88.60–$164.55

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 14m
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 Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$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–$36.71

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
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:
$60.76–$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:
$49.37–$69.62

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Barcelona
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$26.58–$43.04

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Madrid to Barcelone
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.05

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Catalonia is to rideshare which costs $31.82 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Catalonia is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Catalonia?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Cibeles and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Catalonia?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Estación de tren Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Madrid to Catalonia?

The distance between Madrid and Catalonia is 608 km. The road distance is 620.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Catalonia without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Madrid to Catalonia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Catalonia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Catalonia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Catalonia?

The best way to get from Madrid to Catalonia is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $23.91 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), which costs $43.48 - $81.52 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $26.09 - $108.70 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Madrid to Catalonia bus arrive?

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

Where does the Madrid to Catalonia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madrid to Catalonia?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Catalonia is 620 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Madrid to Catalonia.

Where can I stay near Catalonia?

There are 132+ hotels available in Catalonia. Prices start at $42.41 per night.

Can I share a ride from Madrid to Catalonia?

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