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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 15 (from laksa170)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa015.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Barcelona/Madrid\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Barcelona/Madrid\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Madrid","crawl_time":1774236756,"first_indexed_time":1437392426,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,rome2rio!www,\/s\/Barcelona\/Madrid s443","src_root_hash":"8941939137654895615","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Barcelona to Madrid - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane","meta_descriptions":["The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid costs only $33, and the quickest way takes just 3 hours. Find the travel option that best suits you."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Rome2Rio\nHow to get from\nBarcelona to Madrid\nby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane or car\nSearch accommodation with Booking.com\nThere are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car\nSelect an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.\nTrain\nbest\nTake the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes\ntrain\ntrain\nAve\n3h 2m\n€55–150\nRideshare\ncheapest\nTake the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid\nrideshare\nrideshare\n612.6 km\n7h 17m\n€27–29\nBus\nTake the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América\nbus\nbus\nAlsa\n7h 50m\n€45–100\nFly\nFly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)\nplane\nplane\nBCN - MAD\n3h 9m\n€48–138\nDrive 610 km\nDrive from Barcelona to Madrid\ncar\ncar\n610 km\n6h 12m\n€97–140\nCalendar\n335\nWeekly Trains\nDuration\n3h 2m\nAverage Duration\nTicket\n€55\nCheapest Price\nSee schedules\nQuestions & Answers\nWhat companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain?\nRenfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Tilausliikenne Himanen also services this route once daily.\nAirlines\nTrain operators\nBus operators\nOther operators\nWant to know more about travelling around Spain\nRome2Rio's\nTravel Guide series\nprovide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.\nRelated travel guides\nMore Questions & Answers","attrs_markdown":"[Rome2Rio](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/)\n\n# How to get fromBarcelona to Madridby train bus rideshare plane carby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane or car\n## Find Transport to Madrid\nTravel from\n\nTo\n\n[See all options](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid)\n\nSearch accommodation with Booking.com\n\n![](https:\/\/static.rome2rio.com\/lp-proxy\/assets\/drive-landscape-1920px-Dx6xCWtu.jpeg)\n\n- [Search](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Madrid)\n- [Transport](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Madrid#trip-title)\n- [FAQs](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Madrid#question-answer)\n- [Map](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Madrid#trip-map)\n- [Operators](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Madrid#route-operators)\n\n[Explore](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid)\n\n## There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car\nSelect an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.\n\n1. [TrainbestTake the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train Ave3h 2m€55–150](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n2. [RidesharecheapestTake the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid rideshare 612.6 km7h 17m€27–29](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Rideshare)\n3. [BusTake the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América bus Alsa7h 50m€45–100](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Bus)\n4. [FlyFly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) plane BCN - MAD3h 9m€48–138](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Fly)\n5. [Drive 610 kmDrive from Barcelona to Madrid car 610 km6h 12m€97–140](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Drive)\n\n## Barcelona to Madrid by train\n335Weekly Trains\n\n3h 2mAverage Duration\n\n€55Cheapest Price\n\n[See schedules](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\n### Questions & Answers\nWhat is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nThe cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 7h 17m.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Rideshare)\n\nWhat is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nThe fastest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €150.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\nIs there a direct bus between Barcelona and Madrid?\n\nYes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\nIs there a direct train between Barcelona and Madrid?\n\nYes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\nHow far is it from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nThe distance between Barcelona and Madrid is 605 km. The road distance is 610 km.\n\n[Get driving directions](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Drive)\n\nHow do I travel from Barcelona to Madrid without a car?\n\nThe best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €150.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\nHow long does it take to get from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nThe train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\nWhere do I catch the Barcelona to Madrid bus from?\n\nBarcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Bus)\n\nWhere do I catch the Barcelona to Madrid train from?\n\nBarcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\nTrain, bus or fly from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nThe best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 3h 9m.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid)\n\n[![Map of how to get from Barcelona to Madrid.](https:\/\/maps.googleapis.com\/maps\/api\/staticmap?language=en&size=1280x768&key=AIzaSyCLpFDcBkls7g0EHifLgkerYNApq1S9544&markers=color%3A0xDE007BFF%7C41.38533%2C2.172824&markers=color%3A0xDE007BFF%7C40.4165%2C-3.70256&style=feature%3Alandscape%7Clightness%3A30%7Csaturation%3A-50&path=weight%3A8%7Ccolor%3A0x734286FF%7Cfillcolor%3A%23734286%7Cenc%3Ayyp%7BFo%7D%60Lx~%40jhAzQhfAz%7BCbQvLnLbuEliRhc%40jv%40vsDdcFlJz_%40lSjeDdV%60qArZd%60AzHbu%40%7Cc%40vpAfFjg%40rU%60aAbF~e%40tn%40%7CyA_Gp_CuFz%5Ez%40hp%40kKbjAjAjVjV~%7D%40pmA~%60C%60QpnAUbl%40%7CFnaAgFpdAfOdu%40fv%40~%7BAvAdpAhiAftI%7CFln%40~e%40%60jL%5C~%7BBpe%40veH%7BBdiCkUxnAdA%7CdAjS%7CmBqAlQc_%40hcBkBxYdB%7CvBuOpa%40uu%40z%5Cw%60AiWyHlAsyAfz%40qH%60%60%40sAzaA_Ot%5Byy%40b%7C%40iCtg%40%60RjvAoBhRuj%40~fBwFzJgcAleAih%40fTs%7D%40rG_R%60QgxAvgDgHz%5DkCzfB%7DUhjAZvqAqPxU_d%40f%5E%7B%40z%5Emf%40~k%40eXdl%40yc%40%7BKma%40%60%5Do%7B%40lE_%7D%40yUgu%40bNiTqCgz%40lb%40w%60Anw%40k%5EnKyg%40l%60AqUlfAkEz%60A%7BIxw%40zEj%7D%40%7D%5Ez%7D%40qChYmBdpCzO%60tAaMvu%40oDtx%40yd%40xsAsO%60nBlXvlBsJzZkXfZwl%40pvAuVaD%7B%60Awj%40%7Dm%40fMaTsJaeAqI_bAp%7B%40oN%60d%40wh%40h%7B%40%7B%60AdY_o%40xLuXxaAaHht%40s%60AflAmRvgAnEtg%40sGjm%40amBpmEy%5B~uBin%40r%7DA_QtvA%7BPldAlEtz%40y%5CpnKyYtw%40u%7BAzdAm%5Bfc%40iwBraGiWpWyiAxb%40qUvs%40sn%40bdAeBldAh_%40jlA%40nLgo%40hyMkIptDnf%40n_Rll%40p~Hh%40rhBa%5BfwEKxvAjp%40naIx_C~dK%7Cn%40%7CbEveCjkIzf%40raAbbBduBrg%40lbAl%5DbhAdS%7CjAjI~lATjoAePdpC%7D%7C%40luuAbt%40jnM~Pr%7D%40thAxcDrlA%7CyEnNpiAtDdfAgBdiAqNbtAuQry%40a%5Dp~%40yc%40dv%40amAfuAul%40b%7D%40wfGjmOkbBbxCu%5D~dAcTtfAcL%60mAyHlzEadBxoNus%40brCwp%40buEg%5BzuAycFhbMmzA~dH_ProAmFzpAt%40plAbMnaBjStgA%60%5EjjAhcC~aFnj%40dw%40xm%40xk%40f_A~i%40xm%40lSbz%40%60MrjCfBv%7D%40fM%7Cy%40jYf%7DC%60qB~d%40vj%40hi%40z%60Aza%40llAjqDvyQfoAj%7CF~a%40haA~q%40bcAxfCr%7DBlz%40pb%40jw%40dSt%7CCnTt%7C%40nVnn%40j%5Czj%40%7Cc%40%60%7B%40jdAd%60En_HpsBrwEhS%7Cx%40dwAbfLtEn%7CAyIheDhAnsA%60ZxsElPdfAriEllNtm%40xmAl%60AhsAxm%40nuAb%5DduAdrDf~ZlYpkAvaBf_E%60gBxxHrMneApP%7CzCxLr%7B%40jYnkA~vBfhFtaKbxQxt%40taAl%60GdyEru%40zeA~eQfk_%40fr%40znBdbCtbFhaL~%7Bb%40ze%40jnAnbD~vFxgIv%7CJp%7CDpxHne%40ds%40nn%40xp%40zgBtqAfbP~kHvk%40fe%40x%7BOnfTjuCvdCho%40j%7D%40%7Ce%40diAnkDlxLtgAh~Bv%5CfhAbUluAhIbsAcDveEnC%60_ApKpiApRr_AxlBfhG%60%60%40doDdMdi%40vQne%40%60Y~d%40xYd%5Bh%60%40tWp%7B%40l%5Ehc%40d%5CnXf%5C%60%7B%40vwAzXvs%40fRnw%40zi%40%60yDz%40xz%40aLpz%40s%5Bft%40e~%40tcAoQnM%7DdAp_%40gtAz%5DkLkEsw%40so%40an%40%60RmZ%60%7C%40_TjR&signature=G2YZUGSICoglIzDW9fun3tEz9cQ%3D) Launch map viewDistance: 605.4 km Duration: 3h 2m](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid)\n\n### What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain?\nRenfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Tilausliikenne Himanen also services this route once daily.\n\nAirlines\n\n![Iberia logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/airlines\/IB.png)Iberia\n\nWebsite\n\n[iberia.com](https:\/\/www.iberia.com\/)\n\nplane\n\n##### Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport\n\nAve. Duration\n\n1h 25m\n\nWhen\n\nEvery day\n\nEstimated price\n\n€40–130\n\n![Vueling Airlines logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/airlines\/VY.png)Vueling Airlines\n\nWebsite\n\n[vueling.com](https:\/\/www.vueling.com\/)\n\nplane\n\n##### Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport\n\nAve. Duration\n\n1h 25m\n\nWhen\n\nEvery day\n\nEstimated price\n\n€40–130\n\n![Air Europa logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/airlines\/UX.png)Air Europa\n\nWebsite\n\n[aireuropa.com](https:\/\/www.aireuropa.com\/)\n\nplane\n\n##### Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport\n\nAve. Duration\n\n1h 25m\n\nWhen\n\nEvery day\n\nEstimated price\n\n€40–130\n\nplane\n\n##### Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca\n\nAve. Duration\n\n3h 20m\n\nWhen\n\nEvery day\n\nEstimated price\n\n€40–130\n\nTrain operators\n\n![Renfe AVE logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/Trains\/96\/_SPANISH_RAILWAYS_AVE_202303150624.png)Renfe AVE\n\nPhone\n\n[\\+34 91 232 03 20](<tel:+3491 232 03 20>)\n\nWebsite\n\n[renfe.com](https:\/\/www.renfe.com\/es\/en)\n\ntrain\n\n##### Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes\n\nAve. Duration\n\n3h 2m\n\nFrequency\n\nHourly\n\nEstimated price\n\n€80–150\n\nWebsite\n\n<https:\/\/www.renfe.com\/es\/en>\n\n[![Train exterior](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/2129123171.jpg)Train exterior Ultimallamada.com](https:\/\/ultimallamada.com\/cabinas-y-tarifas-tren-ave-alta-velocidad\/)\n\n[![Ticket hall at Atocha Station](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1621583196.jpg)Ticket hall at Atocha Station pianotohikouki.com](https:\/\/pianotohikouki.com\/en\/renfe-ticket\/puerta-de-atocha)\n\n[![AVE Turista (2nd class)](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1725378961.jpg)AVE Turista (2nd class) The Man in Seat 61...](https:\/\/www.seat61.com\/Spain-trains.htm)\n\n[![RENFE Class 103](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/551694566.jpg)RENFE Class 103 Wikipedia](http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Renfe_Operadora)\n\n[![Renfe AVE Talgo](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/941129480.jpg)Renfe AVE Talgo Wikipedia](http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AVE)\n\n[![Renfe AVE 1st Class](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1173695948.jpg)Renfe AVE 1st Class Wikipedia](http:\/\/trains-worldexpresses.com\/800\/814.htm)\n\n![iryo logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/Trains\/96\/_IRYO_202308171138_202308210531.png)iryo\n\nPhone\n\n[\\+34 900 926 851](<tel:+34900 926 851>)\n\nEmail\n\n[atencion.cliente@iryo.eu](mailto:atencion.cliente@iryo.eu)\n\nWebsite\n\n[iryo.eu](https:\/\/iryo.eu\/es\/home)\n\ntrain\n\n##### Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes\n\nAve. Duration\n\n3h 17m\n\nFrequency\n\nHourly\n\nEstimated price\n\n€65–120\n\nWebsite\n\n<https:\/\/iryo.eu\/en\/home>\n\n![Ouigo logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/Trains\/96\/_OUIGO_202305240804_202305250736.png)Ouigo\n\nPhone\n\n[\\+34 910 780 990](<tel:+34910 780 990>)\n\nWebsite\n\n[ouigo.com](https:\/\/www.ouigo.com\/es)\n\ntrain\n\n##### Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes\n\nAve. Duration\n\n3h 17m\n\nFrequency\n\n5 times a day\n\nEstimated price\n\n€55–85\n\nWebsite\n\n<https:\/\/www.ouigo.com\/es\/en>\n\n![Renfe Viajeros logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/Trains\/96\/_SPANISH_RAILWAYS_RENFE_201804211504.png)Renfe Viajeros\n\nPhone\n\n[\\+34 91 232 03 20](<tel:+3491 232 03 20>)\n\nWebsite\n\n[renfe.com](https:\/\/www.renfe.com\/es\/en)\n\ntrain\n\n##### Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes\n\nAve. Duration\n\n3h 28m\n\nFrequency\n\nTwice daily\n\nEstimated price\n\n€60–110\n\nWebsite\n\n<https:\/\/www.renfe.com\/es\/en>\n\n[![Train at Barcelona Estacio de Francia](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1371222444.jpg)Train at Barcelona Estacio de Francia Nicky Boogaard](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/n-bphotography\/41112537532\/in\/photolist-25CYv51-fcbLtq-23xquQd-6RKo3B-uHaAPW-62iF4g-nwLWJg-vKcJCP-JDoV66-vb1WAF-FUpitW-23xqdoW-FPLPFh-uvstRf-vakzYC-22dMTLg-vsHYrr-vsAAzL-9bSdDL-FspTJL-FPLPUy-EizyCF-9bZmKo-unkWLt-7EZNKg-23XCDgx-23URK8A-23URKxd-2e2uJpy-FPLQgL-23XCEeV-22AiHZ6-VToDu8-vqagW1-jhqtJf-JDoVtk-243jKUZ-fpYMyy-23ZsLBd-7BoTZL-DPVVWy-9CBFye-vrVTNo-uvCfCv-vqadpw-2e2uJ8G-7BoVPL-66PG45-66PHFJ-23xqbh1)\n\n[![Regional train interior](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1607468287.jpg)Regional train interior Ricardo Ricote Rodríguez](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ricote\/4601679263\/in\/dateposted\/)\n\n[![Renfe Train](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1951483249.jpg)Renfe Train Wikipedia](http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Renfe_Operadora)\n\n[![Renfe Sleeper Train](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/250037821.jpg)Renfe Sleeper Train Wikipedia](http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Renfe_Operadora)\n\n[![Renfe Regional Trian](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/348011916.jpg)Renfe Regional Trian Wikipedia](http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Renfe_Operadora)\n\n[![Renfe Train](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1951483249.jpg)Renfe Train Wikipedia](http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Renfe_Operadora)\n\nBus operators\n\n![ALSA logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/Trains\/96\/_ALSA_202006220915.png)ALSA\n\nPhone\n\n[\\+34 910 207 007](<tel:+34910 207 007>)\n\nEmail\n\n[alsa@alsa.es](mailto:alsa@alsa.es)\n\nWebsite\n\n[alsa.com](https:\/\/www.alsa.com\/en\/)\n\nbus\n\n##### Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América\n\nAve. Duration\n\n7h 50m\n\nFrequency\n\nEvery 3 hours\n\nEstimated price\n\n€45–100\n\nWebsite\n\n<https:\/\/www.alsa.com\/en\/>\n\n[![ALSA bus exterior](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1675041709.jpg)ALSA bus exterior La Voz de Asturias](https:\/\/www.lavozdeasturias.es\/noticia\/asturias\/2021\/06\/22\/alsa-compra-concesionaria-transporte-urbano-granada\/00031624356197888830670.htm)\n\n[![ALSA bus interior](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/836059769.jpg)ALSA bus interior https:\/\/desdeelpatio.us](https:\/\/desdeelpatio.us\/nota.php?id=414&s=1)\n\n[![Alsa urban bus](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/689472800.jpg)Alsa urban bus EFE Verde](https:\/\/efeverde.com\/espana-autobuses-urbanos-cero-emisiones\/)\n\n[![Alsa urban bus interior](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1531136611.jpg)Alsa urban bus interior Madridmobilite](https:\/\/madridmobilite.com\/2022\/01\/25\/la-empresa-alsa-presenta-su-primer-autobus-de-hidrogeno-en-la-comunidad-de-madrid\/)\n\n[![Alsa urban bus interior](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1531136611.jpg)Alsa urban bus interior Madridmobilite](https:\/\/madridmobilite.com\/2022\/01\/25\/la-empresa-alsa-presenta-su-primer-autobus-de-hidrogeno-en-la-comunidad-de-madrid\/)\n\n[![Alsa urban bus interior](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1531136611.jpg)Alsa urban bus interior Madridmobilite](https:\/\/madridmobilite.com\/2022\/01\/25\/la-empresa-alsa-presenta-su-primer-autobus-de-hidrogeno-en-la-comunidad-de-madrid\/)\n\n![Tilausliikenne Himanen logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/Trains\/_TILAUSLIIKENNE_HIMANEN2017151730_2017151731.png)Tilausliikenne Himanen\n\nPhone\n\n[0400 153884](tel:0400153884)\n\nEmail\n\n[myynti@tilausliikennehimanen.fi](mailto:myynti@tilausliikennehimanen.fi)\n\nWebsite\n\n[tilausliikennehimanen.fi](http:\/\/www.tilausliikennehimanen.fi\/)\n\nbus\n\n##### Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América\n\nAve. Duration\n\n7h 20m\n\nFrequency\n\nOnce daily\n\nWebsite\n\n[Tilausliikenne Himanen](http:\/\/www.tilausliikennehimanen.fi\/)\n\nOther operators\n\n![BlaBlaCar.es logo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/logos\/Trains\/96\/_BLABLACARES_201801021005.png)BlaBlaCar.es\n\n##### [Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/guides\/is-ride-sharing-platform-blablacar-right-for-you\/)\n##### Contact Details\nWebsite\n\n[blablacar.com](https:\/\/www.blablacar.com\/)\n\nrideshare\n\n##### Rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid\n\nAve. Duration\n\n7h 17m\n\nFrequency\n\nEvery 30 minutes\n\nEstimated price\n\n€27–29\n\nBook at\n\n[blablacar.es](https:\/\/www.blablacar.es\/search?fn=Barcelone&fi=36643&tn=Madrid&tci=3&to=BOTH&p=1&n=20&t=tripsearch&a=searchtrip&utm_source=ES_Rome2Rio&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=ES_Rome2Rio_PSGR_VOLS_RECH&comuto_cmkt=ES_Rome2Rio_PSGR_VOLS_RECH&utm_content=Barcelone-Madrid)\n\n[![Have Fun](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/350401386.jpg)Have Fun BlaBlaCar](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/129054648@N06\/)\n\n[![Save Money](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/336129413.jpg)Save Money BlaBlaCar](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/129054648@N06\/)\n\n[![Coverage](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/1385574212.jpg)Coverage BlaBlaCar](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/129054648@N06\/)\n\n[![BlaBlaCar](https:\/\/static.r2r.io\/transitimages\/728697753.jpg)BlaBlaCar BlaBlaCar](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/129054648@N06\/)\n\n### Want to know more about travelling around Spain\nRome2Rio's [Travel Guide series](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/travel-guides\/?utm_source=r2r_product&utm_medium=LandingPage) provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.\n\n#### Related travel guides\n#### [Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/guides\/spain-train-travel-a-guide-to-renfe\/?utm_source=r2r_product&utm_medium=LandingPage)\nTop tips on how to best navigate the nation by train, from Alicante to Zaragoza\n\nRead the travel guide![Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe](https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.rome2rio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AVE-exterior_1280x850px_E_NR-1207.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1)\n\n#### [What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/guides\/spain-renfe-train-types-routes\/?utm_source=r2r_product&utm_medium=LandingPage)\nA simple guide to the different trains, routes and facilities, so you can identify which service is right for you.\n\nRead the travel guide![What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rome2rio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AVE-S-102_1280x862px_E_NR-146.jpg?fit=300%2C202&ssl=1)\n\n#### [Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/guides\/is-ride-sharing-platform-blablacar-right-for-you\/?utm_source=r2r_product&utm_medium=LandingPage)\nDon't have a car, or can't get there on public transportation? This carpooling platform could be your answer.\n\nRead the travel guide![Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rome2rio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Carpooling_with_BlaBlaCar_5_full-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1)\n\n### More Questions & Answers\nWhere does the Barcelona to Madrid bus arrive?\n\nBarcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Bus)\n\nWhere does the Barcelona to Madrid train arrive?\n\nBarcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\nCan I drive from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nYes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Madrid is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Barcelona to Madrid.\n\n[Get driving directions](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Drive)\n\nHow do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nBook your Barcelona to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.\n\n[Search and book](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Train)\n\nHow do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nBook your Barcelona to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio.\n\n[Search and book](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/map\/Barcelona\/Madrid?route=Bus)\n\nWhere can I stay near Madrid?\n\nThere are 7048+ hotels available in Madrid.\n\n[More details](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/hotels\/Madrid?origin=Hotels-Near)\n\nCan I share a ride from Barcelona to Madrid?\n\nCheck out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.\n\n[Read Rome2Rio's guide to Blablacar](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/guides\/is-ride-sharing-platform-blablacar-right-for-you\/)\n\n### Need a hotel room in Madrid?\n[Book now](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/redirects\/hotels?label=fe1%3Alp%3Ahad%3Apo%3Ana&provider=BookingCom&location=Madrid&language=en&requestId=019d18c0-6c1c-7778-9220-bd0c66ecb0fd&uid=FRPar20260323033237020uzdd&aqid=FRPar20260323033237020uzdd)![BookingCom Logo](https:\/\/static.rome2rio.com\/lp-proxy\/assets\/bookingcom-white-dGWphebh.png)\n\n### ![Flag of Spain](data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAUCAMAAACtdX32AAAAbFBMVEX\/9wDWABAAAAArPW7\/\/wCfVAXe2gDGAA27tQDkABBYXAT\/+QD\/\/\/\/SuAPn6PNzbwSYgAXv+gDdPQ7dABB5fAMFA1CyAA6RAACoFgsAI63UAAC8qAPCwE7PzACOZQNkdmamUwe7AAxgOgXw5wHOZLSZAAAAW0lEQVR4XsXRNRaEUBAF0f7uuDM++98jKcnrjEOlNyySbCQF09VMTGd2HOvZWQ1ZD35v6Ak41SLkSB5w2\/Uqj5MBTMEs65YqwPZhSnwR4rf6lO\/vrwCDbj7GdgAoTwSHHTOswAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==)[Madrid(opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid), [Spain(opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Spain)\nFrom royal palaces to flamenco shows, museums to bodegas, Madrid oozes a unique charm. Fill your suitcase with eclectic designer threads along Gran Via, revel in royal history at one of the many palaces, or feel football fever at Santiago Bernabeu stadium, home of the Real Madrid soccer team. Tour the city’s parks, visit a cervecería (beer hall),... and take in the grandeur of the city’s main square, Plaza Mayor. Sink your teeth into some of the best tapas in the world, sample the famed churros at San Gines, wash them down with some sangria then join in the city’s booming nightlife scene until the wee hours of the morning.\n\n#### Things to do in Madrid\n![Museo del Prado](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/68\/Museo_del_Prado_2016_%2825185969599%29.jpg\/150px-Museo_del_Prado_2016_%2825185969599%29.jpg)\n\n##### [Museo del Prado(Opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/redirects\/attractions\/?destinationUrl=http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Museo_del_Prado&provider=Wikipedia&language=en&currency=EUR&requestId=019d18c0-6c1c-7778-9220-bd0c66ecb0fd&uid=FRPar20260323033237020uzdd&label=ep01:f:a:m:d)\nThe Prado Museum is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. It is widely considered to have one of the world's finest collections of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 20th century, based on the former Spanish Royal Collection, and the single best collection of Spanish art. Founded as a museum of paintings and sculpture in 1819, it also contains important collections of other types of works. El Prado is one of the most visited sites in the world, and it is considered one of the greatest art museums in the world. The numerous works by Francisco Goya, the single most extensively represented artist, as well as by Hieronymus Bosch, El Greco, Peter Paul Rubens, Titian, and Diego Velázquez, are some of the highlights of the collection.\n\n![Royal Palace of Madrid](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/9b\/Palacio_Real_de_Madrid_Julio_2016_%28cropped%29.jpg\/150px-Palacio_Real_de_Madrid_Julio_2016_%28cropped%29.jpg)\n\n##### [Royal Palace of Madrid(Opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/redirects\/attractions\/?destinationUrl=http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Royal_Palace_of_Madrid&provider=Wikipedia&language=en&currency=EUR&requestId=019d18c0-6c1c-7778-9220-bd0c66ecb0fd&uid=FRPar20260323033237020uzdd&label=ep01:f:a:m:d)\nThe Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at the city of Madrid, but it is only used for state ceremonies. King Felipe VI and the Royal Family do not reside in the palace, choosing instead the more modest Palacio de la Zarzuela on the outskirts of Madrid.\n\n![Matadero Madrid](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/b\/b6\/Matadero_Madrid.jpg\/150px-Matadero_Madrid.jpg)\n\n##### [Matadero Madrid(Opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/redirects\/attractions\/?destinationUrl=http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Matadero_Madrid&provider=Wikipedia&language=en&currency=EUR&requestId=019d18c0-6c1c-7778-9220-bd0c66ecb0fd&uid=FRPar20260323033237020uzdd&label=ep01:f:a:m:d)\nMatadero Madrid is a former slaughterhouse in the Arganzuela district of Madrid, which has been converted to an arts centre. \\[http:\/\/www.mataderomadrid.org Matadero Madrid\\] is a lively, constantly changing space at the service of creative processes, participatory artistic training and dialogue between the arts. It was set up to help reflect on the contemporary sociocultural environment and support processes to build the culture of today and tomorrow. A unique lab for experimentation and promoting new cross-disciplinary formulae.\n\n![Puerta del Sol](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/98\/Tragabolas_en_la_Puerta_del_Sol.jpg\/150px-Tragabolas_en_la_Puerta_del_Sol.jpg)\n\n##### [Puerta del Sol(Opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/redirects\/attractions\/?destinationUrl=http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Puerta_del_Sol&provider=Wikipedia&language=en&currency=EUR&requestId=019d18c0-6c1c-7778-9220-bd0c66ecb0fd&uid=FRPar20260323033237020uzdd&label=ep01:f:a:m:d)\nThe Puerta del Sol (Spanish for \"Gate of the Sun\") is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. The New Year's celebration has been broadcast live on national television since 31 December 1962.\n\n#### Places to stay in Madrid\n![JC Rooms Chueca](https:\/\/q-xx.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max500\/117120276.jpg?k=7ea571cf9fafe3e50bd58f9456581628c4d6bca3f0ff8899168c614e253fe5d6&o=&a=2097750)\n\n##### [JC Rooms Chueca(Opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/jc-rooms-chueca.html?aid=2097750&aid=2097750&lang=en&selected_currency=EUR&label=r2r07--019d18c0-6c26-7759-bd92-f7e7983c5810&checkin_year_month=2026-3&checkin_monthday=23&checkout_year_month=2026-3&checkout_monthday=24)\n8\\.3Very Good\n\n![MH Apartments Central Madrid](https:\/\/q-xx.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max500\/159139023.jpg?k=38f151f166b3616ab49552f1d2370b6a2537580875e72c5c469c45f66a528d17&o=&a=2097750)\n\n##### [MH Apartments Central Madrid(Opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/mh-apartments-central-madrid.html?aid=2097750&aid=2097750&lang=en&selected_currency=EUR&label=r2r07--019d18c0-6c26-7759-bd92-f7e7983c5810&checkin_year_month=2026-3&checkin_monthday=23&checkout_year_month=2026-3&checkout_monthday=24)\n8\\.6Fabulous\n\n![Intelier Palacio San Martin](https:\/\/q-xx.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max500\/163353977.jpg?k=a612a4a14608c7ff522109195bd6ae3da510242b856c6ad5dc1e7a6a3ff63dc6&o=&a=2097750)\n\n##### [Intelier Palacio San Martin(Opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/inturpalaciosanmartin.html?aid=2097750&aid=2097750&lang=en&selected_currency=EUR&label=r2r07--019d18c0-6c26-7759-bd92-f7e7983c5810&checkin_year_month=2026-3&checkin_monthday=23&checkout_year_month=2026-3&checkout_monthday=24)\n8\\.9Fabulous\n\n![Only YOU Hotel Atocha](https:\/\/q-xx.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max500\/197819931.jpg?k=d662f45cec5dbe7ec169efe53f693cd66bc74611f9e9214438b7ada6d2de09fe&o=&a=2097750)\n\n##### [Only YOU Hotel Atocha(Opens in a new window)](https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/only-you-atocha.html?aid=2097750&aid=2097750&lang=en&selected_currency=EUR&label=r2r07--019d18c0-6c26-7759-bd92-f7e7983c5810&checkin_year_month=2026-3&checkin_monthday=23&checkout_year_month=2026-3&checkout_monthday=24)\n9\\.0Fabulous\n\nRome2Rio makes travelling from Barcelona to Madrid easy.\n\n[Rome2Rio](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/) is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Barcelona to Madrid right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.\n\n### Where to next?\n- [Benidorm Itinerary](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Benidorm)\n- [Madrid to Benidorm](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Benidorm)\n- [Cuenca Spain Itinerary](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Cuenca-Spain)\n- [Madrid to Cuenca Spain](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Cuenca-Spain)\n- [León Spain Itinerary](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Le%C3%B3n-Spain)\n- [Madrid to León Spain](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Le%C3%B3n-Spain)\n- [Lugo Itinerary](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Lugo)\n- [Madrid to Lugo](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Lugo)\n- [Madrid to Madrid Puerta de Atocha Almudena Grandes](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Madrid-Puerta-de-Atocha-Almudena-Grandes)\n- [Madrid to Morocco](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Morocco)\n- [Paris Itinerary](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Paris)\n- [Madrid to Paris](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Paris)\n- [Ponferrada Itinerary](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Ponferrada)\n- [Madrid to Ponferrada](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Ponferrada)\n- [Madrid to Tarifa](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Tarifa)\n- [Toledo Spain Itinerary](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Toledo-Spain)\n- [Madrid to Toledo Spain](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Madrid\/Toledo-Spain)\n\n### Trips from Barcelona\n- [Barcelona to Mataró](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Matar%C3%B3)\n- [Barcelona to Cunit](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Cunit)\n- [Barcelona to Cauterets](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Cauterets)\n- [Barcelona to Tanzania](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Tanzania)\n- [Barcelona to RESIDENCE BACO Da SETA Mestre](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/RESIDENCE-BACO-Da-SETA-Mestre)\n- [Barcelona to El Carmel](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/El-Carmel)\n- [Barcelona to Aldea Amposta](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Aldea-Amposta)\n- [Barcelona to Cliffs of Moher](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Cliffs-of-Moher)\n- [Barcelona to Grotte des Demoiselles](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Grotte-des-Demoiselles)\n- [Barcelona to Montana](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Montana)\n- [Barcelona to Sant Esteve d en Bas](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Sant-Esteve-d-en-Bas)\n- [Barcelona to Suances](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Suances)\n- [Barcelona to Crevillent](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Crevillent)\n- [Barcelona to Hotel Subur Maritim Sitges](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Hotel-Subur-Maritim-Sitges)\n- [Barcelona to L ampolla El Perelló Deltebre](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/L-ampolla-El-Perell%C3%B3-Deltebre)\n- [Barcelona to Moncton](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Moncton)\n- [Barcelona to Belize](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Belize)\n- [Barcelona to Gilet](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Gilet)\n- [Barcelona to Hotel Vall de Núria Queralbs](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Hotel-Vall-de-N%C3%BAria-Queralbs)\n- [Barcelona to Murol](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Murol)\n- [Barcelona to Outer Hebrides](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Outer-Hebrides)\n- [Barcelona to Saint Guilhem le Désert](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Saint-Guilhem-le-D%C3%A9sert)\n- [Barcelona to San Sebastián Retalhuleu Guatemala](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/San-Sebasti%C3%A1n-Retalhuleu-Guatemala)\n- [Barcelona to Sonseca](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Sonseca)\n- [Barcelona to Bluche village](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Bluche-village)\n- [Barcelona to Bormio Terme](https:\/\/www.rome2rio.com\/s\/Barcelona\/Bormio-Terme)\n- [Barcelona to El Bollo Andalusia 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Boilerpipe Text	Rome2Rio How to get from Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane or car Search accommodation with Booking.com There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Train best Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train train Ave 3h 2m €55–150 Rideshare cheapest Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid rideshare rideshare 612.6 km 7h 17m €27–29 Bus Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América bus bus Alsa 7h 50m €45–100 Fly Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) plane plane BCN - MAD 3h 9m €48–138 Drive 610 km Drive from Barcelona to Madrid car car 610 km 6h 12m €97–140 Calendar 335 Weekly Trains Duration 3h 2m Average Duration Ticket €55 Cheapest Price See schedules Questions & Answers What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain? Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Tilausliikenne Himanen also services this route once daily. Airlines Train operators Bus operators Other operators Want to know more about travelling around Spain Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip. Related travel guides More Questions & Answers
Markdown	[Rome2Rio](https://www.rome2rio.com/) # How to get fromBarcelona to Madridby train bus rideshare plane carby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane or car ## Find Transport to Madrid Travel from To [See all options](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid) Search accommodation with Booking.com ![](https://static.rome2rio.com/lp-proxy/assets/drive-landscape-1920px-Dx6xCWtu.jpeg) - [Search](https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Barcelona/Madrid) - [Transport](https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Barcelona/Madrid#trip-title) - [FAQs](https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Barcelona/Madrid#question-answer) - [Map](https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Barcelona/Madrid#trip-map) - [Operators](https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Barcelona/Madrid#route-operators) [Explore](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid) ## There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. 1. [TrainbestTake the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train Ave3h 2m€55–150](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) 2. [RidesharecheapestTake the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid rideshare 612.6 km7h 17m€27–29](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Rideshare) 3. [BusTake the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América bus Alsa7h 50m€45–100](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Bus) 4. [FlyFly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) plane BCN - MAD3h 9m€48–138](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Fly) 5. [Drive 610 kmDrive from Barcelona to Madrid car 610 km6h 12m€97–140](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Drive) ## Barcelona to Madrid by train 335Weekly Trains 3h 2mAverage Duration €55Cheapest Price [See schedules](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) ### Questions & Answers What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid? The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €27 - €29 and takes 7h 17m. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Rideshare) What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid? The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €150. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Madrid? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Madrid? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) How far is it from Barcelona to Madrid? The distance between Barcelona and Madrid is 605 km. The road distance is 610 km. [Get driving directions](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Drive) How do I travel from Barcelona to Madrid without a car? The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €150. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Madrid? The train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) Where do I catch the Barcelona to Madrid bus from? Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Bus) Where do I catch the Barcelona to Madrid train from? Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Madrid? The best way to get from Barcelona to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 3h 9m. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid) [![Map of how to get from Barcelona to Madrid.](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?language=en&size=1280x768&key=AIzaSyCLpFDcBkls7g0EHifLgkerYNApq1S9544&markers=color%3A0xDE007BFF%7C41.38533%2C2.172824&markers=color%3A0xDE007BFF%7C40.4165%2C-3.70256&style=feature%3Alandscape%7Clightness%3A30%7Csaturation%3A-50&path=weight%3A8%7Ccolor%3A0x734286FF%7Cfillcolor%3A%23734286%7Cenc%3Ayyp%7BFo%7D%60Lx~%40jhAzQhfAz%7BCbQvLnLbuEliRhc%40jv%40vsDdcFlJz_%40lSjeDdV%60qArZd%60AzHbu%40%7Cc%40vpAfFjg%40rU%60aAbF~e%40tn%40%7CyA_Gp_CuFz%5Ez%40hp%40kKbjAjAjVjV~%7D%40pmA~%60C%60QpnAUbl%40%7CFnaAgFpdAfOdu%40fv%40~%7BAvAdpAhiAftI%7CFln%40~e%40%60jL%5C~%7BBpe%40veH%7BBdiCkUxnAdA%7CdAjS%7CmBqAlQc_%40hcBkBxYdB%7CvBuOpa%40uu%40z%5Cw%60AiWyHlAsyAfz%40qH%60%60%40sAzaA_Ot%5Byy%40b%7C%40iCtg%40%60RjvAoBhRuj%40~fBwFzJgcAleAih%40fTs%7D%40rG_R%60QgxAvgDgHz%5DkCzfB%7DUhjAZvqAqPxU_d%40f%5E%7B%40z%5Emf%40~k%40eXdl%40yc%40%7BKma%40%60%5Do%7B%40lE_%7D%40yUgu%40bNiTqCgz%40lb%40w%60Anw%40k%5EnKyg%40l%60AqUlfAkEz%60A%7BIxw%40zEj%7D%40%7D%5Ez%7D%40qChYmBdpCzO%60tAaMvu%40oDtx%40yd%40xsAsO%60nBlXvlBsJzZkXfZwl%40pvAuVaD%7B%60Awj%40%7Dm%40fMaTsJaeAqI_bAp%7B%40oN%60d%40wh%40h%7B%40%7B%60AdY_o%40xLuXxaAaHht%40s%60AflAmRvgAnEtg%40sGjm%40amBpmEy%5B~uBin%40r%7DA_QtvA%7BPldAlEtz%40y%5CpnKyYtw%40u%7BAzdAm%5Bfc%40iwBraGiWpWyiAxb%40qUvs%40sn%40bdAeBldAh_%40jlA%40nLgo%40hyMkIptDnf%40n_Rll%40p~Hh%40rhBa%5BfwEKxvAjp%40naIx_C~dK%7Cn%40%7CbEveCjkIzf%40raAbbBduBrg%40lbAl%5DbhAdS%7CjAjI~lATjoAePdpC%7D%7C%40luuAbt%40jnM~Pr%7D%40thAxcDrlA%7CyEnNpiAtDdfAgBdiAqNbtAuQry%40a%5Dp~%40yc%40dv%40amAfuAul%40b%7D%40wfGjmOkbBbxCu%5D~dAcTtfAcL%60mAyHlzEadBxoNus%40brCwp%40buEg%5BzuAycFhbMmzA~dH_ProAmFzpAt%40plAbMnaBjStgA%60%5EjjAhcC~aFnj%40dw%40xm%40xk%40f_A~i%40xm%40lSbz%40%60MrjCfBv%7D%40fM%7Cy%40jYf%7DC%60qB~d%40vj%40hi%40z%60Aza%40llAjqDvyQfoAj%7CF~a%40haA~q%40bcAxfCr%7DBlz%40pb%40jw%40dSt%7CCnTt%7C%40nVnn%40j%5Czj%40%7Cc%40%60%7B%40jdAd%60En_HpsBrwEhS%7Cx%40dwAbfLtEn%7CAyIheDhAnsA%60ZxsElPdfAriEllNtm%40xmAl%60AhsAxm%40nuAb%5DduAdrDf~ZlYpkAvaBf_E%60gBxxHrMneApP%7CzCxLr%7B%40jYnkA~vBfhFtaKbxQxt%40taAl%60GdyEru%40zeA~eQfk_%40fr%40znBdbCtbFhaL~%7Bb%40ze%40jnAnbD~vFxgIv%7CJp%7CDpxHne%40ds%40nn%40xp%40zgBtqAfbP~kHvk%40fe%40x%7BOnfTjuCvdCho%40j%7D%40%7Ce%40diAnkDlxLtgAh~Bv%5CfhAbUluAhIbsAcDveEnC%60_ApKpiApRr_AxlBfhG%60%60%40doDdMdi%40vQne%40%60Y~d%40xYd%5Bh%60%40tWp%7B%40l%5Ehc%40d%5CnXf%5C%60%7B%40vwAzXvs%40fRnw%40zi%40%60yDz%40xz%40aLpz%40s%5Bft%40e~%40tcAoQnM%7DdAp_%40gtAz%5DkLkEsw%40so%40an%40%60RmZ%60%7C%40_TjR&signature=G2YZUGSICoglIzDW9fun3tEz9cQ%3D) Launch map viewDistance: 605.4 km Duration: 3h 2m](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid) ### What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain? Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Tilausliikenne Himanen also services this route once daily. Airlines ![Iberia logo](https://www.rome2rio.com/logos/airlines/IB.png)Iberia Website [iberia.com](https://www.iberia.com/) plane ##### Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Ave. Duration 1h 25m When Every day Estimated price €40–130 ![Vueling Airlines logo](https://www.rome2rio.com/logos/airlines/VY.png)Vueling Airlines Website [vueling.com](https://www.vueling.com/) plane ##### Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Ave. Duration 1h 25m When Every day Estimated price €40–130 ![Air Europa logo](https://www.rome2rio.com/logos/airlines/UX.png)Air Europa Website [aireuropa.com](https://www.aireuropa.com/) plane ##### Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Ave. Duration 1h 25m When Every day Estimated price €40–130 plane ##### Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca Ave. Duration 3h 20m When Every day Estimated price €40–130 Train operators ![Renfe AVE logo](https://www.rome2rio.com/logos/Trains/96/_SPANISH_RAILWAYS_AVE_202303150624.png)Renfe AVE Phone [\+34 91 232 03 20](<tel:+3491 232 03 20>) Website [renfe.com](https://www.renfe.com/es/en) train ##### Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Ave. Duration 3h 2m Frequency Hourly Estimated price €80–150 Website <https://www.renfe.com/es/en> [![Train exterior](https://static.r2r.io/transitimages/2129123171.jpg)Train exterior Ultimallamada.com](https://ultimallamada.com/cabinas-y-tarifas-tren-ave-alta-velocidad/) [![Ticket hall at Atocha Station](https://static.r2r.io/transitimages/1621583196.jpg)Ticket hall at Atocha Station pianotohikouki.com](https://pianotohikouki.com/en/renfe-ticket/puerta-de-atocha) [![AVE Turista (2nd class)](https://static.r2r.io/transitimages/1725378961.jpg)AVE Turista (2nd class) The Man in Seat 61...](https://www.seat61.com/Spain-trains.htm) [![RENFE Class 103](https://static.r2r.io/transitimages/551694566.jpg)RENFE Class 103 Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renfe_Operadora) [![Renfe AVE Talgo](https://static.r2r.io/transitimages/941129480.jpg)Renfe AVE Talgo Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AVE) [![Renfe AVE 1st Class](https://static.r2r.io/transitimages/1173695948.jpg)Renfe AVE 1st Class Wikipedia](http://trains-worldexpresses.com/800/814.htm) ![iryo logo](https://www.rome2rio.com/logos/Trains/96/_IRYO_202308171138_202308210531.png)iryo Phone [\+34 900 926 851](<tel:+34900 926 851>) Email [atencion.cliente@iryo.eu](mailto:atencion.cliente@iryo.eu) Website [iryo.eu](https://iryo.eu/es/home) train ##### Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Ave. Duration 3h 17m Frequency Hourly Estimated price €65–120 Website <https://iryo.eu/en/home> ![Ouigo logo](https://www.rome2rio.com/logos/Trains/96/_OUIGO_202305240804_202305250736.png)Ouigo Phone [\+34 910 780 990](<tel:+34910 780 990>) Website [ouigo.com](https://www.ouigo.com/es) train ##### Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Ave. Duration 3h 17m Frequency 5 times a day Estimated price €55–85 Website <https://www.ouigo.com/es/en> ![Renfe Viajeros logo](https://www.rome2rio.com/logos/Trains/96/_SPANISH_RAILWAYS_RENFE_201804211504.png)Renfe Viajeros Phone [\+34 91 232 03 20](<tel:+3491 232 03 20>) Website [renfe.com](https://www.renfe.com/es/en) train ##### Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Ave. Duration 3h 28m Frequency Twice daily Estimated price €60–110 Website <https://www.renfe.com/es/en> [![Train at Barcelona Estacio de Francia](https://static.r2r.io/transitimages/1371222444.jpg)Train at Barcelona Estacio de Francia Nicky 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Read the travel guide![What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?](https://i0.wp.com/www.rome2rio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/AVE-S-102_1280x862px_E_NR-146.jpg?fit=300%2C202&ssl=1) #### [Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?](https://www.rome2rio.com/guides/is-ride-sharing-platform-blablacar-right-for-you/?utm_source=r2r_product&utm_medium=LandingPage) Don't have a car, or can't get there on public transportation? This carpooling platform could be your answer. Read the travel guide![Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?](https://i0.wp.com/www.rome2rio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Carpooling_with_BlaBlaCar_5_full-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1) ### More Questions & Answers Where does the Barcelona to Madrid bus arrive? Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Bus) Where does the Barcelona to Madrid train arrive? Barcelona to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. [More details](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) Can I drive from Barcelona to Madrid? Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Madrid is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Barcelona to Madrid. [Get driving directions](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Drive) How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid? Book your Barcelona to Madrid train tickets online with Omio. [Search and book](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid? Book your Barcelona to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio. [Search and book](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Bus) Where can I stay near Madrid? There are 7048+ hotels available in Madrid. 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Readable Markdown	[Rome2Rio](https://www.rome2rio.com/) ## How to get fromBarcelona to Madridby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane or car Search accommodation with Booking.com ## There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. 1. [TrainbestTake the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train Ave3h 2m€55–150](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) 2. [RidesharecheapestTake the rideshare from Barcelone to Madrid rideshare 612.6 km7h 17m€27–29](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Rideshare) 3. [BusTake the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América bus Alsa7h 50m€45–100](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Bus) 4. [FlyFly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) plane BCN - MAD3h 9m€48–138](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Fly) 5. [Drive 610 kmDrive from Barcelona to Madrid car 610 km6h 12m€97–140](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Drive) 335Weekly Trains 3h 2mAverage Duration €55Cheapest Price [See schedules](https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Barcelona/Madrid?route=Train) ### Questions & Answers ### What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain? Renfe AVE operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Tilausliikenne Himanen also services this route once daily. Airlines Train operators Bus operators Other operators ### Want to know more about travelling around Spain Rome2Rio's [Travel Guide series](https://www.rome2rio.com/travel-guides/?utm_source=r2r_product&utm_medium=LandingPage) provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip. #### Related travel guides ### More Questions & Answers
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