Barcelona to Madrid

Barcelona to Madrid

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Barcelona to Madrid Schedule

Barcelona to Madrid Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Minivan 7pax Any time€ 1,274.90
iryo Inicial 05:45 - 08:30€ 37.41
Alsa Standard AC 07:00 - 14:35€ 41.80
Iberia Economy #IB300508:00 - 09:25€ 92.82
Vueling Economy #VY503810:00 - 11:25€ 47.43
Alsa Standard AC 13:00 - 21:05€ 41.80
Alsa Standard AC 14:00 - 21:20€ 41.80
Vueling Economy #VY100816:30 - 17:55€ 70.89
Iberia Business #IB303318:35 - 20:00€ 174.72
Iberia Economy #IB500220:25 - 21:45€ 162.18
Alsa Standard AC 23:59 - 07:49€ 41.80

Transportation from Barcelona to Madrid

Facts about the transport from Barcelona to Madrid

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day66
Distance622 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Europa, Alsa, Daytrip, Iberia, iryo, Vueling

How to get from Barcelona to Madrid

Travelling between Barcelona and Madrid 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 1,894.86 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 25.07.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Barcelona and Madrid. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 9h 24m to reach Madrid.

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

Travelling between Barcelona and Madrid can be as cheap as USD 25.07 if you opt for a Air Europa flight and as expensive as USD 1,894.86 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 Barcelona and Madrid ?

  • 21 from Barcelona to Madrid starting from 07:00 Barcelona Airport until 21:05 Barcelona Airport
  • 13 from Barcelona to Madrid starting from 07:00 Barcelona North Bus Station until 23:59 Barcelona North Bus Station
  • 32 from Barcelona to Madrid starting from 00:00 Barcelona Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Barcelona Hotel Transfer

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

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 Barcelona to Madrid, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 24.58.

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 Barcelona and Madrid

Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling

Bus

Travelling from Barcelona to Madrid 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 Barcelona and Madrid

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 Barcelona and Madrid

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 Barcelona to Madrid?

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

  • 84% took a train
  • 8% decided to fly
  • 8% opted for a bus