How to travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants

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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 $31. 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 $31, and a flight costs an average of $66.

Distance: 311 miles (502 km)

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$63

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$66

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3h 50m

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3h 20m

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is a train with an average price of $63 (€51).

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 $132 (€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 $194 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 20m.

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona Sants including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from 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.

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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.

  • AlsaNormal
    1:00 PM7h50
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    8:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    1:00 PM7h50
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    8:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB423
    7:05 PM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • iryo06181
    6:32 PM3h12
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    9:44 PMBarcelona Sants
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE03309
    7:34 PM3h46
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    11:20 PMBarcelona Sants
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • iryo06015
    7:29 PM3h21
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:50 PMBarcelona Sants
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    2:00 PM7h50
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    9:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    2:00 PM8h05
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    10:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    1:00 PM8h05
    Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    9:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB413
    12:40 PM1h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    2:00 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB425
    8:00 PM1h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB411
    11:25 AM1h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    12:45 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants

Travel to Barcelona Sants easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona Sants including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is a train with an average price of $63 (€51).

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 $132 (€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 $194 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 20m.

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

The distance from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is approximately 311 miles (502 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is:
  • 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid Atocha Cercanias, Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla, Paris Gare de Lyon, Madrid, Seville-Santa Justa. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona Sants and these popular destinations at a great price.

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