There are 5 ways to get from Eixample to Madrid 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 37m€35–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de AméricaAlsa
7h 50m€25–70Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid612.8 km
7h 17m€27–29Fly
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)BCN - MAD
3h 14m€53–168Drive 608.9 km
- Drive from Eixample to Madrid608.9 km
6h 8m€95–137
Eixample to Madrid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eixample to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Eixample to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €170.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Eixample and Madrid is 605 km. The road distance is 608.9 km.
The best way to get from Eixample to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €170.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Eixample to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Eixample to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Eixample to Madrid is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Eixample, Spain and 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, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–70 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- 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, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- 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
Eixample to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Eixample to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eixample to Madrid is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Eixample to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Eixample and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















