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Barcelona - Madrid by train or bus
Compare options to travel between Barcelona and Madrid using the ShareWay Pro search and external providers.
OrigenBarcelona
→
DestinoMadrid
2 h 30 - 3 hestimated duration
~620 kmapproximate distance
from 40 EURorientative price
How to get from Barcelona to Madrid
Compare options to travel between Barcelona and Madrid using the ShareWay Pro search and external providers.
Compare train and bus options for this route, or switch to a private door-to-door transfer if you travel with luggage or in a group.
Price and duration: Barcelona to Madrid
The journey from Barcelona to Madrid takes about 2 h 30 - 3 h and prices start at from 40 EUR depending on how far in advance you book.
Duration, distance and prices are orientative: they depend on traffic, date and provider, and are confirmed when requesting a quote.
How to check this route
- Use the ShareWay Pro search with origin, destination and date
- Review the summary of options before continuing
- Confirm real times, stops and prices on the external provider
- Compare train and bus when both cover the journey
Train and bus
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Transfer, train or bus: what suits you.
The busiest corridor in Spain: AVE, bus or car to choose between speed and price.
2 h 30 - 3 h
AVE train
from 40 EUR — Centre to centre in under 3 hours
7 h - 8 h
Bus
from 25 EUR — The cheapest option
6 h
Car
fuel + tolls — Flexibility for stops along the way
Prices and times are orientative depending on date, time and how far in advance you book.
FAQ
About this route
How long does the trip from Barcelona to Madrid take?
The journey between Barcelona and Madrid takes approximately 2 h 30 - 3 h depending on service and time slot.
How much does it cost to travel from Barcelona to Madrid?
Prices start at from 40 EUR depending on how far in advance, time and class. Check real fares in the search before continuing to the provider.
How to book the trip from Barcelona to Madrid?
Use the ShareWay Pro search with origin, destination and date, review the summary and continue to the external provider to complete the booking.
What is the best way to travel from Barcelona to Madrid?
It depends on your priorities: trains are faster between cities and buses are usually the cheapest option. Compare both in the search before deciding.
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en ? 'ShareWay Pro helps you prepare the search before continuing to the provider, requesting a transfer or visiting ShareWay.es.' : 'ShareWay Pro te ayuda a preparar la busqueda antes de continuar al proveedor, solicitar traslado o visitar ShareWay.es.'