There are 5 ways to get from Chueca to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2h 56m€31–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus Alsa
8h 57m€26–60Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone609.2 km
7h 13m€30Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 30m€47–161Drive 608.5 km
- Drive from Chueca to Barcelonacar 608.5 km
6h 16m€94–135
Chueca to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chueca to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chueca to Barcelona is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Chueca to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Biblioteca Nacional and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chueca to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Recoletos and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Chueca and Barcelona is 608 km. The road distance is 608.5 km.
The best way to get from Chueca to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €140.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Chueca to Barcelona, including transfers.
Chueca to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Chueca to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Chueca to Barcelona is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €60 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Chueca, Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €35–130 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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 Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Chueca to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Chueca to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chueca to Barcelona is 608 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Chueca to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chueca and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















