How to get from Madrid to Barcelona
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 1h 25m, from €77.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 505 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €44, on Fri, Aug 14.
Madrid to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Barcelona El Pratflight
Air Europa·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Madrid to Barcelona: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Madrid to Barcelona works
Start with a Air Europa flight from Madrid to Barcelona, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €77 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Barcelona
DepartureMadridWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs Madrid to Barcelona
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBook →
IberiaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Air Europa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Madrid to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Barcelona?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Barcelona from Madrid?+−
About 505 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Barcelona cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €77. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Barcelona?+−
About 1h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Barcelona?+−
Madrid is MAD and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written MAD to BCN.
Which operators run Madrid to Barcelona?+−
On this route you travel with Air Europa.
Can you get from Madrid to Barcelona without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 22m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Barcelona?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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