There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Sabadell by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Sabadell Centretrain R4
3h 28m€38–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
9h 25m€29–64Drive 595.5 km
- Drive from Madrid to Sabadellcar 595.5 km
6h€94–136Fly, 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 Sabadell Centretrain
4h€58–163
Madrid to Sabadell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Sabadell is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Sabadell is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Sabadell. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Av. de Barberà/C. de Tetuán via Marina - Monumental and Av Meridiana - Pl de Mossèn Clapés. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Sabadell. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Sabadell Centre via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Madrid and Sabadell is 632 km. The road distance is 595.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Sabadell without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Madrid to Sabadell, including transfers.
Madrid to Sabadell bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Sabadell train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Sabadell is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Sabadell, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Sabadell Centre via Barcelona Sants in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- rodalies.gencat.cat
Train from Barcelona Sants to Sabadell Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- 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
- €27–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Sabadell bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Sabadell train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Sabadell is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Madrid to Sabadell.
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