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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $192 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants costing on average $66 (€54).
A train is $130 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants costing on average $192 (€158).
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
How to get from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal3:15 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal3:15 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB4237:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2821One-way0 transfers
Other options
0972512:50 PM3h29Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:19 PMBarcelona Sants$911One-way0 transfers
030838:27 AM3h17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:44 AMBarcelona Sants$1061One-way0 transfers
033097:34 PM3h46Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:20 PMBarcelona Sants$1061One-way0 transfers
Normal1:15 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
Normal7:45 PM7h40Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:25 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América10:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$491One-way0 transfers
UX77033:10 PM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport4:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
IB4037:05 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1771One-way0 transfers
UX77017:30 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport8:55 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$1971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants costing on average $66 (€54).
A train is $130 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants costing on average $192 (€158).
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 32 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona Sants as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Barcelona Sants by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Iberia Express to go to Barcelona Sants by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Barcelona Sants by bus.
- 36 direct trains per day with iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Iberia Express.
- 35 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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