Train

Take the train Renfe AVE at the station Barcelona-Sants.

The journey takes approximately 2 h 45 m. Ticket price is about €55. The travel distance is 610 km.

Carrier is Renfe AVE.

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Get off at the Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.


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Bus

Take the bus FlixBus at the station Barcelona.

The journey takes approximately 7 h 15 m. Ticket price is about €29. The travel distance is 618 km.

Carrier is FlixBus.

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Get off at the Madrid.


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Bus

Take the bus ALSA at the station Barcelona.

The journey takes approximately 7 h 35 m. Ticket price is about €45. The travel distance is 632 km.

Carrier is ALSA.

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Get off at the Madrid.


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Drive

In a rental car. See on this site which rental company has the best deal.

The journey takes approximately 6 h 2 m. The travel distance is 623 km.

Get off at the Madrid.


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Subway fly

Take the subway at the station Catalunya.

The journey takes approximately 13 m. The travel distance is 5 km.

Carrier is Tmb.

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Get off at the Torrassa.
Take the subway at the station Torrassa.

The journey takes approximately 22 m. The travel distance is 14 km.

Carrier is Tmb.

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Get off at the Aeroport T2.
Fly out to Madrid (MAD) of the airport Barcelona (BCN).

The journey takes approximately 1 h 20 m. Ticket price is about €21.

Carrier is Air Europa.

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Get off at the Madrid (MAD).
Take the subway at the station Aeropuerto T4.

The journey takes approximately 21 m. The travel distance is 15 km.

Carrier is Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid.

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Get off at the Nuevos Ministerios.
Take the train Renfe Cercanias at the station Nuevos Ministerios.

The journey takes approximately 5 m. The travel distance is 3 km.

Carrier is Renfe Cercanias.

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Get off at the Sol.


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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Madrid is by taking a Subway fly with an average price of €26. The journey takes approximately 3 h 35 m.

Train is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Madrid. Tickets cost €55. The journey takes approximately 2 h 45 m.

Barcelona is approximately 623 km away from Madrid. The trip by car takes 6 h 2 m.

Yes! There is a direct bus with no transfers to this destination. The route is served by the ALSA company. Tickets cost about €45. A bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid will take 7 h 35 m.

Yes, there is a direct train from Barcelona to Madrid . The route is served by the company Renfe AVE. Tickets cost about €55. A bus trip will take 2 h 45 m.

The average journey time by car between Barcelona and Madrid is 6 h 2 m.

What to Do in Madrid

Madrid

There's so much to see and do in Madrid that it would be impossible to cover everything in just a few paragraphs! Here are a few highlights, including attractions, restaurant recommendations, things to do on a day trip from Madrid, and more. Attractions: If you're looking for things to do in Madrid, there's no shortage of options. The Prado Museum is home to some of the world's most famous paintings and is definitely worth a visit. For architecture lovers, check out the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso or the Palacio de Oriente. If you're looking for something more interactive, head to the amusement park Europa Park or the nearby Plaza de España for a day of fun in the sun. Restaurants: Madrid has some great restaurants that will fit any budget.

From Barcelona

To Madrid