There are 6 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 Grandestrain Ave
2h 43m€35–147Bus via Madrid, Avenida de América
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus Alsa
8h 40m€26–65Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Madridbus FlixBus N1138
7h 32m€49–70Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid612.9 km
7h 17m€27–29Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BCN - MAD
3h 16m€53–160Drive 613.2 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Solcar 613.2 km
6h 15m€97–140
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 €35 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Sol. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Delicias - Atocha via Méndez Álvaro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
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 613.2 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Sol without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Barcelona to Sol, including transfers.
Barcelona to Sol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona 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 €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 3h 16m.
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 €40–150 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Barcelona to Madrid once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- 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
- €40–150
- 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
- €40–120
- 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
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- 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 FlixBus, arrive at 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 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Barcelona to Sol.
Book your Barcelona to Sol train tickets online with Omio.
There are 6882+ hotels available in Sol.
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.























