There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Eixample by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Madrid to Eixample by train
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Madrid to Eixample is to rideshare, which costs €30 and takes 7h 13m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Eixample is to train which costs €55 - €120 and takes 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Barcelona/Sants. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Madrid and Eixample is 504 km. The road distance is 614.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Eixample without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €55 - €120.
The train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.
Madrid to Eixample bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Eixample train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Eixample is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 3h 20m.
- Distance: 504.5 km
- Duration: 2h 30m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Eixample, Spain?
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. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid to Barcelona/Sants every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45 - €65 and the journey takes 7h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice 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 to Barcelona/Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
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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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 19m.
Madrid to Eixample bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona/Sants station.
Madrid to Eixample train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Eixample is 614 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Madrid to Eixample.
Air Europa, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Book your Madrid to Eixample train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Madrid to Eixample bus tickets online with Omio, Busbud and FlixBus.
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