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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares 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 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $107 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares costing on average $65 (€52).
A train is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Alcalá de Henares take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
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How to get from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:30 PM7h20Barcelona10:50 PMAlcalá de Henares$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:30 PM7h20Barcelona10:50 PMAlcalá de Henares$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:30 PM7h20Barcelona10:50 PMAlcalá de Henares$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:30 PM7h20Barcelona9:50 PMAlcalá de Henares$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares costing on average $65 (€52).
A train is $60 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Alcalá de Henares costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Alcalá de Henares take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Alcalá de Henares as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Alcala De Henares, Vía de Servicio Guadalajara (Centro Comercial La Dehesa).
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Alcalá de Henares by bus.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo, AVE to go to Alcalá de Henares by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia to go to Alcalá de Henares by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 17 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia.
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