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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Barcelona

Composite routes from Madrid to Barcelona

Cheapest
6 h 10 min
Car
607 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 16 min
Plane
Other
9 h 30 min
Bus
505 km.
from €21.74
Details
6 h 10 min
Rideshare

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Vueling Airlines
Website
Ryanair
Website
Air Europa
Website
Iberia
Website
Royal Jordanian
Website
Vueling Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$26.58–$189.87
Ryanair
Website
3h 10m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$36.71–$291.13
Air Europa
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$39.24–$202.52
Iberia
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$26.58–$189.87
Royal Jordanian
Website
1h 25m
Wednesday
$82.28–$139.24
Train operators
Found: 4
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Compania Navarra de Autobuses
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Autoservizi Salemi
Via Salemi 97, 91025 Marsala, Italy
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
Compania Navarra de Autobuses
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
Autoservizi Salemi
Via Salemi 97, 91025 Marsala, Italy
+39 0923 981120
+39 0923 981120
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 15
Satam
VIA ALDO MORO 114 66020 SAN GIOVANNI TEATINO, Italy
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Compania Navarra de Autobuses
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
Autoservizi Salemi
Via Salemi 97, 91025 Marsala, Italy
Bus Almeria Madrid
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Tabita Tour
Calea Moldovei Nr.18, Bistrita, 420096
EMT
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Jimenez Dorado Autocares
CALLE SOLIDARIDAD 6, 28906 GETAFE-MADRID
Consorzio Autolinee
Piazza Della Provincia 30, 87100 Cosenza CS, Italy
Socibus
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Damas
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Gipsyy
R. São Francisco 660, 2645-019 Alcabideche, Portugal
InterBus Damas
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Satam
VIA ALDO MORO 114 66020 SAN GIOVANNI TEATINO, Italy
+39 0871 344969
+39 0871 344969
Call
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
Compania Navarra de Autobuses
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Autoservizi Salemi
Via Salemi 97, 91025 Marsala, Italy
+39 0923 981120
+39 0923 981120
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus Almeria Madrid
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Tabita Tour
Calea Moldovei Nr.18, Bistrita, 420096
+40 363 730 220
+40 363 730 220
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EMT
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
+34 914 06 88 10
+34 914 06 88 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Jimenez Dorado Autocares
CALLE SOLIDARIDAD 6, 28906 GETAFE-MADRID
+34 910 008 835
+34 910 008 835
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Consorzio Autolinee
Piazza Della Provincia 30, 87100 Cosenza CS, Italy
+390984 401468
+390984 401468
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Socibus
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
+34 902 229 292
+34 902 229 292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Damas
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
+34 959 256 900
+34 959 256 900
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Gipsyy
R. São Francisco 660, 2645-019 Alcabideche, Portugal
+351 91 356 86 93
+351 91 356 86 93
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
InterBus Damas
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
+34 902 646 428
+34 902 646 428
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar.es
Website
BlaBlaCar.es
Website
7h 13m
Hourly
$36.16

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 $21.74 - $35.87 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $21.74 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and arriving at Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Madrid to Barcelona?

The distance between Madrid and Barcelona is 605 km. The road distance is 620.1 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 2h 30m and costs $21.74 - $81.52 .

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

The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Barcelona bus from?

Madrid to Barcelona bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Barcelona train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Madrid to Barcelona is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs $21.74 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $35.87 and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $26.09 - $108.70 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Madrid to Barcelona bus arrive?

Madrid to Barcelona bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station.

Where does the Madrid to Barcelona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madrid to Barcelona?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona?

Book your Madrid to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Barcelona?

Book your Madrid to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5014+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at $44.29 per night.

Can I share a ride from Madrid to Barcelona?

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