There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Terrassa 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-SantsAve
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Terrassa Estació Del NordR4
3h 38m€40–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos NordAlsa
10h€32–72Drive 586.7 km
- Drive from Madrid to Terrassa586.7 km
5h 55m€92–133Fly, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Terrassa Estació Del Nord
4h 10m€58–163
Madrid to Terrassa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Terrassa is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Terrassa is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Terrassa. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Estaciò del Nord via Marina - Monumental and Barcelona - Av. Meridiana - Fabra i Puig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Terrassa. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Terrassa Estació Del Nord via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Madrid and Terrassa is 642 km. The road distance is 586.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Terrassa without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Madrid to Terrassa, including transfers.
Madrid to Terrassa bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Terrassa train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Terrassa is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Terrassa, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Terrassa Estació Del Nord via Barcelona Sants in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- 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
- 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
- €45–180
- 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
- €40–130
- 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
- €35–75
- 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 Terrassa Estació Del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Terrassa bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Madrid to Terrassa train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Terrassa is 587 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Madrid to Terrassa.
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