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Madrid, Spain to, Barcelona, Spain

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Explore 3 transport mode(s) with direct connections from Madrid, Spain to, Barcelona, Spain. Click the icons below for more details.

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01hr 15min

  • logoAir Europa

  • logoIberia

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Barajas Airport (MAD): 8.6mi / 14km from city center.

El Prat Airport (BCN): 8.6mi / 14km from city center.

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02hr 30min

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  • logoAVLO

Puerta de Atocha 0.85mi / 1.38km from city center.

Sants Estació 1.67mi / 2.7km from city center.

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07hr 50min

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Intercambiador Av. América 2.48mi / 4km from city center.

Estación Sur De Autobuses 1.95mi / 3.14km from city center.

Sants Estació 1.67mi / 2.7km from city center.

Barcelona Nord 0.86mi / 1.38km from city center.

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The distance between Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain is #distance

The fastest way to get from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain is to fly, and the travel time is approximately 01hr 15min. This is excluding time spent traveling to/from the airport and the check-in process.

The fastest way to get from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain is the train, with the quickest scheduled service taking 02hr 30min.

The fastest way to get from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain is the bus, with the quickest scheduled service taking 07hr 50min.

The fastest way to get from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain is to take a ferry, with the quickest scheduled service taking 03hr 44min.

The fastest way to get from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain is to take a helicopter, which takes about 03hr 44min.

The fastest way to get from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain is to take a taxi. It takes about 03hr 44min, allowing for traffic delays.

Yes, there is a direct train from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain and the fastest travel time is 02hr 30min.

Yes, it is possible to travel by bus from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain and the travel time is 07hr 50min.

The most sustainable travel option is the #envtransport_type with a carbon emissions forecast of 10 per per passenger per journey.

Yes, day trips from Madrid, Spain to Barcelona, Spain are available. You can explore all the details and book your trip online by clicking here.

Carpooling, also known as carsharing, allows individuals to share their vehicle with others. It may be used as an alternative to public transport. You are likely to find a ride on this route. To find out more and book online, click here.

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The most frequent options are trains, with more than 36 daily services. However, schedules may vary on weekends, holidays and high/low seasons.

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