There are 4 ways to get from Getafe to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3h 11m€37–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordAlsa
9h 5m€28–72Drive 621.6 km
- Drive from Getafe to Barcelona621.6 km
6h 24m€97–140Train, fly
- Take the train from Getafe-Centro to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)MAD - BCN
3h 52m€53–160
Getafe to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Getafe to Barcelona is to bus which costs €28 - €75 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Getafe to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Getafe to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Getafe and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Getafe to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Getafe-Centro and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Getafe and Barcelona is 619 km. The road distance is 621.6 km.
The best way to get from Getafe to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Getafe to Barcelona, including transfers.
Getafe to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Getafe to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Getafe to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €75 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Getafe, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €45–190 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord twice daily. Tickets cost €27–70 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
- €40–150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- 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
- €45–190
- 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
- €45–130
- 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
- €35–80
- 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
- +34 912 32 03 20
- accesibilidad@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Getafe-Centro to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Getafe to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Getafe to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Getafe to Barcelona is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Getafe to Barcelona.
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