- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 313 miles (504 km) distance in 1h 20m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 313 miles (504 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$243
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Flights per day
44
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Madrid will cost around $243 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 44 flights that leave Barcelona for Madrid onMon, May 25, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct flights cover the 504 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Mon, May 25 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IB414
UX7708
IB412
IB416
UX7706
IB426
IB428
IB416
IB422
IB406Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 313 miles (504 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$252 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Madrid:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Madrid costing on average $71 (€58).
A train is $199 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Madrid costing on average $252 (€204).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Madrid flights for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB426 | 7:00 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6007 · UX6096 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h55 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6007 · UX6048 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6007 · UX6030 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h25 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6007 · UX6066 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h30 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6007 · UX6078 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 12h00 | 8:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6007 · UX6022 | 8:40 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h40 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB404 | 9:15 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB408 | 10:35 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 12:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX7706 | 11:50 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 1:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6037 · UX6096 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h40 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6066 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h15 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6078 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h45 | 8:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6048 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 25h55 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6037 · UX6022 | 11:55 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 20h25 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB412 | 1:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB414 | 2:50 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 4:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6071 · UX6096 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h05 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6078 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h10 | 8:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6066 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 2h40 | 6:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6048 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 22h20 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6071 · UX6022 | 3:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h50 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6022 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 13h35 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6096 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h50 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6012 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h40 | 9:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6073 · UX6048 | 6:45 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h05 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB422 | 8:05 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 9:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AT961 · AT5448 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 19h10 | 3:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT961 · AT972 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 16h25 | 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT961 · AT970 | 8:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 23h00 | 7:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX7708 | 8:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 10:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX3644 · UX3641 | 8:35 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 21h25 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB424 | 9:30 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h25 | 10:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX6103 · UX6022 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h20 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6030 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 14h05 | 12:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX6103 · UX6012 | 10:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h25 | 9:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport -> Atocha Station, Madrid
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