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How to Travel from

Madrid Airport to Barcelona

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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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
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
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
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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station) is to bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur which costs $27.17 - $44.57 and takes 11h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $26.09 - $103.26 .

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

No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station). However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Estación de tren Barcelona-Fabra I Puig via Estación de tren Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

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

The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona (Station) is 509 km. The road distance is 615.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $26.09 - $92.39 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $26.09 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26.09 - $92.39 and takes 3h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 9h 15m.

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

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

Can I drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station) is 615 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona (Station).

Where can I stay near Barcelona (Station)?

There are 5036+ hotels available in Barcelona (Station). Prices start at $45.38 per night.
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