There are 6 ways to get from Sol to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 20m€26–87Bus via Madrid, Avenida de América
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus Alsa
9h 26m€52–107Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone609.9 km
7h 13m€30Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 30m€46–141Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid to Barcelonabus Kyiv-Madrid / ...
10h 13mDrive 608.6 km
- Drive from Sol to Barcelonacar 608.6 km
6h 20m€95–136
Sol to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sol to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sol to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €26 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sol to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Callao and arriving at Barcelona via Madrid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sol to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Sol and Barcelona is 607 km. The road distance is 608.6 km.
The best way to get from Sol to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €26 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Sol to Barcelona, including transfers.
Sol to Barcelona bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Madrid station.
Sol to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Sol to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €26 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid, Avenida de América, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 9h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Sol, Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants hourly. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–100 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
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50–75
- 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
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €27–85
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- 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 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- 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
- €50–100
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +380(67)-484-57-27
- support@pavluks-trans.com
- Website
- pavluks-trans.com
Bus from Madrid to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://pavluks-trans.com/en/tickets/kyiv/goettingen?sort_by=departure&order_by=ASC&page=1
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Sol to Barcelona bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Barcelona station.
Sol to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sol to Barcelona is 609 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Sol to Barcelona.
Book your Sol to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sol and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















