There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Sol by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
2h 43m€41–168Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid612.8 km
7h 17m€27–29Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)Alsa
8h 31m€40–76Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)BCN - MAD
3h 21m€53–170Drive 610 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Sol610 km
6h 11m€95–137
Barcelona to Sol by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Sol is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Sol is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Sol. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Cibeles via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Sol. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Sol via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Barcelona and Sol is 607 km. The road distance is 610 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Sol without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Barcelona to Sol, including transfers.
Barcelona to Sol bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Sol train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Sol is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Sol, Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €45–170 and the journey takes 2h 37m. 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 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–75 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
- €40–150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Sol bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Barcelona to Sol train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Sol is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Barcelona to Sol.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Sol. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.