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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 bus, with an average ticket price of Rp37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Rp37, while a flight costs an average of Rp214.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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Rp214 Average price | Rp66 Average price | Rp37 Average price Cheapest | Rp107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants:
A bus is Rp28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants costing on average Rp66.
A bus is Rp176 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 Rp214.
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
Tickets start at around Rp37 compared to roughly Rp107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Rp69. The journey takes 8h 23m versus 6h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- Normal2:00 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsRp211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal2:00 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsRp211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB4279:35 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport10:50 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportRp1351One-way0 transfers
Other options
061614:37 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:39 PMBarcelona SantsRp361One-way0 transfers- 061513:52 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:54 PMBarcelona SantsRp361One-way0 transfers
- 0612112:22 PM3h17Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes3:39 PMBarcelona SantsRp361One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:30 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América12:20 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsRp211One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:00 AM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsRp211One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:30 PM7h55Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América3:25 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsRp211One-way0 transfers
- UX6079 · UX61025:05 PM4h05Madrid Barajas Airport9:10 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportRp831One-way1 transfer
- UX6067 · UX61022:35 PM6h35Madrid Barajas Airport9:10 PMBarcelona El Prat AirportRp831One-way1 transfer
- UX6049 · UX60069:45 PM10h10Madrid Barajas Airport7:55 AMBarcelona El Prat AirportRp831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants:
A bus is Rp28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants costing on average Rp66.
A bus is Rp176 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 Rp214.
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 40 trains 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 Alsa Supra, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Barcelona Sants by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona Sants by train.
- Travel with Alba Star, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, Iberia Express, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Barcelona Sants by flight.
- 40 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 40 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO.
- 13 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Vueling, Iberia.
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