There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample by plane, train, bus or car
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Train
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Barcelona/Sants
Bus via Estación Sur
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Take the bus from Madrid to Barcelona
Drive
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Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample by subway and train
The journey time between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Eixample is around 3h 36m and covers a distance of around 627 km. This includes an average layover time of around 36 min. Operated by Metro de Madrid, Renfe Cercanias, Renfe Viajeros and others, the Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample service departs from Aeropuerto T4 and arrives in Barcelona-Sants. Typically 161 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample is to bus via Estación Sur which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample is to fly which costs €27 - €120 and takes 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 and arriving at Barcelona/Sants. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Nuevos Ministerios and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Eixample is 494 km. The road distance is 610.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs €27 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 3h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.
- Distance: 493.5 km
- Duration: 1h 50m
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Eixample, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Iberia and two other airlines fly from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample hourly. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €60 - €120 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Renfe SNCF also services this route once daily.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €190
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €190
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Barcelona/Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- alsa.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 19m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona/Sants station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample is 610 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample.
Air Europa, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Eixample bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
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