Madrid to Barcelona by train + bus
This route from Madrid to Barcelona is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 5h 52m in total, run by Renfe, Airport shuttle bus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 15m. The train is still the cheapest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainMadrid → Camp de Tarragona
Renfe - 2busCamp de Tarragona → Reus AirportAirport shuttle bus
- 3busReus Airport → TarragonaAirport shuttle bus
- 4trainTarragona → BarcelonaRenfe
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €146 | 5h 52m | 3 transfers |
| flight | €219 | 1h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Madrid to Barcelona by train: common questions
How long does Madrid to Barcelona take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 5h 52m, 3 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Madrid to Barcelona?
The best price in our latest check was €146. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Madrid to Barcelona?
Renfe, Airport shuttle bus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 15m. The train wins on price.
What Omio sells on this route
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