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Madrid - Barcelona by train
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OrigenMadrid
→
DestinoBarcelona
2 h 30 - 3 hestimated duration
~620 kmapproximate distance
from 40 EURorientative price
How to get from Madrid to Barcelona
Search trips between Madrid and Barcelona and continue to the external provider for real times and prices.
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: Madrid to Barcelona
The journey from Madrid to Barcelona 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
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Transfer, train or bus: what suits you.
Madrid to Barcelona by AVE is the star option, but compare with bus and plane.
2 h 30 - 3 h
AVE train
from 40 EUR — Atocha to Sants without airport waits
7 h - 8 h
Bus
from 25 EUR — For tight budgets
1 h 25 + transfers
Plane
depending on date — Only with a deal and travelling light
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 Madrid to Barcelona take?
The journey between Madrid and Barcelona takes approximately 2 h 30 - 3 h depending on service and time slot.
How much does it cost to travel from Madrid to Barcelona?
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 Madrid to Barcelona?
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 Madrid to Barcelona?
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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