There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Roses by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 6h 38m
83€ - 143€
Cheapest option
Fly, train • 7h 48m
47€ - 109€
4 alternative options
Train via Barcelona • 6h 47m
77€ - 133€
Bus • 11h 18m
50€ - 92€
Bus via Vinaròs • 15h 26m
56€ - 99€
Drive • 7h 14m
70€ - 110€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Roses is to fly and train which costs 45€ - 110€ and takes 7h 48m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Roses is to train which costs 80€ - 150€ and takes 6h 38m.
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 18m.
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 38m and costs 80€ - 150€.
It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 38m and costs 80€ - 150€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 50€ - 95€ and takes 11h 18m.
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 38m
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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Roses via Barcelona Nord in around 11h 18m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 140€
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 140€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 140€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 100€
Flights from Madrid to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 100€
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 130€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 70€ - 95€
- Promo+
- 80€ - 85€
- Flexible
- 100€ - 130€
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€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Figueras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 9€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Figueras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 16€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Figueras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 16€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 937 98 11 00
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Roses - La Ciutadella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 27€
- Website
- Moventis
Bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Roses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 27€
- Website
- Moventis
- Phone
- +34 937 065 366
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Barcelona Nord to Roses(Ciutadella)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Vinaròs
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 902119814
- hife@hife.es
- Website
- hife.es
Bus from L'Aldea Poble to Barcelona Airport T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 23€
- Schedules at
- hife.es
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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 and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 743+ hotels available in Roses. Prices start at 75€ per night.