There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Roses by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 6h 10m
Cheapest option
Fly, train • 7h 17m
3 alternative options
Bus • 11h 15m
Bus via Figueres • 12h
Drive • 7h 14m
Madrid to Roses by train and bus
The journey time between Madrid and Roses is around 6h 10m and covers a distance of around 792 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 9m. Operated by Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and Moventis, the Madrid to Roses service departs from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrives in Roses. Typically 48 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Roses is to fly and train which costs €40 - €120 and takes 7h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Roses is to train which costs €65 - €100 and takes 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Roses. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Roses - La Ciutadella via Barcelona Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Madrid and Roses is 610 km. The road distance is 743.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Roses without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €65 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Madrid to Roses, including transfers.
Madrid to Roses bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Roses is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 11h 15m.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Madrid to Roses bus services, operated by Moventis, arrive at Roses - La Ciutadella station.

- Distance: 609.7 km
- Duration: 6h 10m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Roses, Catalonia, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid to Roses via Girona, Figueras, and Figueres in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Roses via Barcelona Nord in around 11h 15m.

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €150
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €160

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €150

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €280
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €280

- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180

Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €55 - €85

Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Girona to Figueras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Figueras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en

- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85 - €130
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home

- Phone
- +34 93 580 67 00
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Roses - La Ciutadella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €30
- Schedules at
- moventis.es

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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +34 93 593 13 00
- info@sagales.com
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Estació del Nord to Figueres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.sagales.com/en
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Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Roses is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Madrid to Roses.
Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, Ryanair and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 4695+ hotels available in Roses. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €3.