There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Pals by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Renfe, Ouigo)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain Ave
- Take the bus from Girona Estació d'Autobusos to Palsbus 8B
6h 36m€98–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Girona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Girona Estació d'Autobusos to Palsbus 8B
13h 19m€63–102Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Palsbus 1
11h 50m€78–116Drive 715.1 km
- Drive from Madrid to Palscar 715.1 km
7h 14m€116–167Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
- Take the train from Girona to Flassatrain
- Take the bus from Flaça to Palsbus
6h€64–193Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Flassatrain Re / ...
6h 40m€69–182Fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane MAD - GRO
15h 37m€139–306
Madrid to Pals by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pals is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Pals is to fly and train and bus which takes 6h and costs €60 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Pals. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Pals via Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Pals. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Flassa via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Madrid and Pals is 765 km. The road distance is 715.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Pals without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs €95 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Madrid to Pals, including transfers.
Madrid to Pals bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Pals train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Pals is to bus via Barcelona which takes 11h 50m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 15h 37m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Pals, Spain?
You can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Pals via Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Pals via Barcelona-Sants, Flassa, and Flaça in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 93 580 67 00
- infomoventis@moventis.es
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Girona Estació d'Autobusos to Pals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Pals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
Bus from Flaça to Pals
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
Bus from Girona Estació d'Autobusos to Pals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Pals bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Pals train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Pals is 715 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Madrid to Pals.
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