Madrid to Barcelona

Madrid to Barcelona

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Madrid to Barcelona Schedule

Madrid to Barcelona Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Alsa Standard AC 01:15 - 00:35€ 41.80
Vueling Economy #VY500607:00 - 08:20€ 130.56
Vueling Economy #VY100309:35 - 10:50€ 54.57
Vueling Economy #VY503111:30 - 12:50€ 60.69
Alsa Standard AC 13:15 - 14:45€ 41.80
Alsa Standard AC 14:15 - 09:05€ 41.80
Alsa Standard AC 16:15 - 22:05€ 41.80
Iberia Economy #IB500518:20 - 19:40€ 241.74
Iberia Economy #IB303421:25 - 22:45€ 32.27
Alsa Standard AC 23:45 - 22:05€ 41.80

Transportation from Madrid to Barcelona

Facts about the transport from Madrid to Barcelona

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure12:14 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day84
Distance618 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Europa, Alsa, Daytrip, Iberia, iryo, Vueling

How to get from Madrid to Barcelona

Travelling between Madrid and Barcelona is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,505.30 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 24.60.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Barcelona?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Madrid and Barcelona depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 9h 24m to reach Barcelona.

How much does it cost to get from Madrid to Barcelona?

Travelling between Madrid and Barcelona can be as cheap as USD 24.60 if you opt for a iryo train and as expensive as USD 1,505.30 if you buy a Transferz taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Madrid and Barcelona ?

  • 30 from Madrid to Barcelona starting from 00:14 Madrid Airport T4 until 23:45 Madrid Airport T4
  • 18 from Madrid to Barcelona starting from 06:45 Madrid Airport until 22:35 Madrid Airport
  • 14 from Madrid to Barcelona starting from 06:40 Madrid Puerta de Atocha until 20:25 Madrid Puerta de Atocha
  • 22 from Madrid to Barcelona starting from 00:00 Madrid Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Madrid Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Madrid to Barcelona.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Madrid to Barcelona, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 33.27.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Madrid and Barcelona

Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling

Bus

Travelling from Madrid to Barcelona overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Madrid and Barcelona

Alsa

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Madrid and Barcelona

Daytrip, Transferz

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Madrid to Barcelona?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 74% took a train
  • 11% decided to fly
  • 11% opted for a bus
  • 4% bought a taxi ride