There are 6 ways to get from Sils to Madrid by train, bus, car or plane
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Bus via Barcelona
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Take the bus from Sils to Barcelona
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Madrid
Bus
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Take the bus from Gerona/Girona to Madrid
Drive
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Drive from Sils to Madrid
Line 660 bus, train to Barcelona, fly
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Take the line 660 bus from Sils - Ajuntament de Sils to Girona
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Take the train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD)
Sils to Madrid by bus and train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sils to Madrid is to bus via Barcelona which costs €40 - €60 and takes 10h.
The quickest way to get from Sils to Madrid is to train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct bus from Sils to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Sils and arriving at Madrid via Pl Universitat and Barcelona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Sils and Madrid is 561 km. The road distance is 680.1 km.
The best way to get from Sils to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Sils to Madrid, including transfers.
Sils to Madrid bus services, operated by Transports Elèctrics Interurbans S.A., depart from Sils station.
The best way to get from Sils to Madrid is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Barcelona, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 6h 24m.
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Sils to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.

- Distance: 561.5 km
- Duration: 5h 4m
What companies run services between Sils, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Girona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha 4 times a day. Tickets cost €70 - €130 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Renfe SNCF also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sils to Madrid via Barcelona, Pl Universitat, Estació del Nord, and Barcelona in around 10h.

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €140

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €140

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €140
Flights from Girona to Madrid via Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €130
Flights from Girona to Madrid via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €130
Flights from Girona to Madrid via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €130
Flights from Girona to Madrid via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €130
Flights from Girona to Madrid via Pisa, Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €130
Flights from Girona to Madrid via Nuremberg, Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €130
Flights from Girona to Madrid via Hahn, Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €130

- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €150

Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €70 - €95
- Promo+
- €79 - €84
- Flexible
- €100 - €130
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €9 - €13
- Promo+
- €14 - €16
- Flexible
- €24 - €35

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Girona to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

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
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

- Phone
- +34 972204868
- teisa-bus@teisa-bus.com
- Website
- teisa-bus.com
Bus from Sils to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €15
- Schedules at
- teisa-bus.com

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

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
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Gerona/Girona to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- alsa.com

- Phone
- 93 593 13 00
- info@sagales.com
- Website
- sagales.com
Bus from Sils - Ajuntament de Sils to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- Sagales
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sils to Madrid is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Sils to Madrid.
Air Europa, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Madrid Airport.
There are 798+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Sils to Girona Airport is to line 660 bus which takes 13 min and costs €2 - €4.