There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
4h 9m€56–162Fly
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
2h 55m€47–154Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma
7h 35m€50–80Drive 605.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4car 605.8 km
6h 7m€99–143Bus via Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 23m€54–86
Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Barcelona and Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 is 629 km. The road distance is 605.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4, including transfers.
Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Madrid-Barajas Airport T4, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4 is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Barcelona to Madrid-Barajas Airport T4.
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