There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Calaf by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lleidatrain Ave
- Take the train from Lleida-Pirineus to Calaftrain Rl4
4h 21m€39–118Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Calafbus 306
10h 36mDrive 536.9 km
- Drive from Madrid to Calafcar 536.9 km
5h 18m€84–121Fly, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Terrassa Estació Del Nordtrain
- Take the train from Tarrasa to Calaftrain
6h 21m€65–165
Madrid to Calaf by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Calaf is to train which costs €35 - €120 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Calaf is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Calaf. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Calaf via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Calaf. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Calaf via Lleida-Pirineus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Madrid and Calaf is 530 km. The road distance is 536.9 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Calaf without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Madrid to Calaf, including transfers.
Madrid to Calaf bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Calaf train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Calaf is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Calaf, Catalonia, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Calaf via Lleida and Lleida-Pirineus in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Calaf via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 10h 36m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lleida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- accesibilidad@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lleida-Pirineus to Calaf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lleida-Pirineus to Calaf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Tarrasa to Calaf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- rodalies.gencat.cat
Train from Barcelona Sants to Terrassa Estació Del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Website
- https://rodalies.gencat.cat/en/inici/index.html
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 (0) 973 273 151
- info@atmlleida.cat
- Website
- atmlleida.cat
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Calaf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- atmlleida.cat
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Calaf bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Calaf train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Lleida station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Calaf is 537 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Madrid to Calaf.
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