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From Madrid to Barcelone by train, bus and carpooling

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The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Madrid to Barcelone is on Saturday 26 September 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!

Trip info

506 kmDistance
19€ - 438€Prices
0.10 millions of Km traveled by our travelers
DirectTrip type
2h37Trip duration
logo Renfelogo iryologo ALSAlogo Flixbus
CarriersRenfe, Iryo, Alsa, FlixBus, Blablacar.
Detailed itinerary
🚄 Train🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

33€ - 337€

31€ - 147€

52€ - 438€

19€ - 162€

Duration

2h37 - 14h45

7h30 - 10h35

5h48 - 11h35

5h20 - 10h20

ItineraryDirectDirect1 stopDirect
Departure stationMadrid AtochaMadrid - Gare routière Sud
Arrival stationBarcelona SantsBarcelone Nord - Gare routière
CompaniesRenfe, IryoAlsa, FlixBusAlsa, Iryo, Renfe, FlixBusBlablacar
First trip18h4918h4918h5618h49
Last trip21h1921h1921h1921h02
Number of daily trips241856

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Traveling from Madrid to Barcelone
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I emit 98.65% less CO2

109
kg CO₂e
9%
16.9
t-shirts en coton
97
litres de bière
227
kg de fraise
183
litres de café
822,176
litres d'eau du robinet
4.33
jeans
188
kg de chou de bruxelles
73.3
kg d'avocat
9.16
années de chauffage électrique par m²
9,911
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique
213
repas végétariens
14.9
repas avec du boeuf
237
kg d'aubergine
169
kg de pastèque

If you travel by train from Madrid to Barcelone, you will emit 1.48kg of CO2 on your own. The good side is that it's always less than taking a plane or your own vehicle. That's why we encourage you to opt for public transportation as much as possible Madrid Barcelone. PS: You can compare CO2 emissions with our tool at the top of this page!

Madrid Barcelone by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules

For a trip by train, bus and carpooling Madrid Barcelone, you have choices!

A ticket from train Renfe, train Iryo, bus Alsa, bus FlixBus, and carpooling Blablacar Madrid Barcelone, the field of possibilities is open to you!

Obviously, ticket prices will vary. Because you will have the chance to travel in just 0h between Madrid and Barcelone.

In the end, it doesn't seem that long this journey from Madrid to Barcelone despite being 506 kilometers apart.

Great news! Your trip Madrid Barcelone by train, bus and carpooling is available as a direct route on Tictactrip.

In other words, you can book your direct from Madrid to Barcelone right now!

Book your from Madrid to Barcelone ticket in train, bus and carpooling starting from 19 € .

There's no reason to hesitate, for such a trip that lasts at least 2h37, it's a bargain to seize!

But if you want to be sure to book your ticket at the best time, to get the best price, use our comparator just above!

It will tell you how many days in advance you should book to get the best price. Handy ;)

How to travel from Madrid to Barcelone with Tictactrip

From Madrid to Barcelone by bus 🚌

For a one-way Madrid Barcelone by bus, you have an direct Madrid Barcelone route with a price ranging from 31€ to 147€, and the travel duration for from Madrid to Barcelone is between 7h30 and 10h35.Your first option of the day is a bus Madrid Barcelone departing at 18h49 while the last one leaves at 21h19.  The average booking price for an direct Madrid Barcelone ticket is 59€ for an average travel time of 7h56.  the companies Alsa and FlixBus offer this journey. It initially departs from Madrid - Gare routière Sud and arrives at Barcelone Nord - Gare routière.  Generally, there is every day 18 buses Madrid Barcelone.

From Madrid to Barcelone by train 🚄

the companies Renfe and Iryo operate a direct Madrid Barcelone journey.Are you an early bird? The very first trip departs at 18h49. If, on the contrary, you prefer to travel at night or leave late in the day, the very last departure is at 21h19. Want to know the price of Madrid Barcelone journey? It falls in the range between 33€ and 337€. The duration of a from Madrid to Barcelone journey is mostly between 2h37 and 14h45.
Its departure point is located at Madrid Atocha. This train will then drop you off at Barcelona Sants.
 Every day, you have the choice between 24 trains Madrid Barcelone.

From Madrid to Barcelone by multimodal 🚌 + 🚄

A journey direct Madrid Barcelone has a price that normally varies between 52€ and 438€. The travel duration may also vary from 5h48 to 11h35. On average, for this journey, a one-way ticket will cost you 109€. The average duration for a direct Madrid Barcelone journey is 8h14.
The first of these journeys departs every day at 18h56. If you prefer to leave later, you can still take a multimodal from Madrid to Barcelone at 21h19.  This journey Madrid Barcelone is offered by the companies Alsa and Iryo and Renfe and FlixBus. It departs from and arrives at .  Depending on the days, you will have a choice of 5 combined trips Madrid Barcelone per day.

From Madrid to Barcelone by carpooling 🚗

The journey Madrid-Barcelone by carpooling is offered by Blablacar. Prices range from 19€ to 162€, and the trips last between 5h20 and 10h20.

Frequently Asked Questions about Madrid - Barcelone

How much does a bus Madrid Barcelone cost?

Your bus from Madrid to Barcelone journey will cost you a minimum of 31 €. On average, you can book your bus ticket for this trip at 59 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 147 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

How long is the trip Madrid Barcelone by bus?

Your bus from Madrid to Barcelone journey will be at least 7h30 long. On average, expect this journey to last 7h56, with a maximum travel time of 10h35.

When is the first bus Madrid Barcelone leaving?

The very first journey by bus from Madrid to Barcelone departs at 18h49. If you want to leave later, you can still take a bus from Madrid to Barcelone at 21h19. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

How many bus Madrid Barcelone are there every day ?

Every day, you have the choice of 18 bus from Madrid to Barcelone that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!

How much does a train ticket from Madrid to Barcelone cost?

Expect at least 33 € for a train from Madrid to Barcelone. Depending on the period of your search, the price of the Madrid Barcelone journey can rise to 337 €. A train from Madrid to Barcelone costs an average of 122 €.

How long does the trip from Madrid to Barcelone take by train?

You can expect at least 2h37 for a train from Madrid to Barcelone. Your trip from Madrid to Barcelone can take up to 14h45 depending on the time of day and the train company you choose. Your Madrid Barcelone trip in train lasts on average 3h26.

What is the departure time of the train from Madrid to Barcelone?

Would you like to know the first and last departure times of your train from Madrid to Barcelone? You're in the right place! Every day, the first departure of the train Madrid Barcelone takes place at 18h49. Conversely, the very last departure is at 21h19. Are you more of a morning person or always leaving at the last minute?

How many train are there from Madrid to Barcelone per day?

24 trains from Madrid to Barcelone circulate every day. You have no excuse not to travel.

How much does a carpooling Madrid Barcelone cost?

The minimum price for a carpooling Madrid Barcelone journey is 19 €. Depending on the number of days in advance of your search, the price can go up to 162 € if you wait until the last moment. On average, a carpooling from Madrid to Barcelone ticket costs 61 €.

How long is the trip Madrid Barcelone by carpooling?

The minimum duration of a journey on carpooling Madrid Barcelone is 5h20. The maximum duration, on the other hand, is 10h20. On average, a from Madrid to Barcelone journey by carpooling takes 6h32.

When is the first carpooling Madrid Barcelone leaving?

The first carpooling Madrid Barcelone departs at 18h49, while the last one leaves at 21h02.

How many carpooling Madrid Barcelone are there every day ?

Every day, there are approximately 6 carpooling Madrid Barcelone.

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