Without any doubt, the train is the best way to travel between Madrid and Barcelona. It makes the 620 km (385 miles) that exist between both cities in 2 hours and a half, at speeds up to 300 km/h (186 mph).
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If you want to reach Madrid in a hurry, the quickest journey time from Barcelona to Madrid is 2h 30m if you travel on a high-speed train. There are now 4 high-speed trains to choose from on this route – OUIGO Spain, Avlo, AVE and iryo trains.
Without a doubt, taking the train is faster, cheaper, more convenient, and greener than flying. By taking the train you: Don't have to make your way to and from the cities' airports which are located out of town, unlike the train stations which are located in the city centers of Madrid and Barcelona.
One day is simply not enough.It's filled with world-class museums, historical monuments, parks, theaters, top-notch restaurants, and a population that never seems to sleep. If for whatever reason, let's say a layover, you only have 24 hours to spend in Madrid get ready because it's going to be a very busy day.
How Many Days Do You Need in Madrid? After spending a week in Madrid, we think that 2 days in Madrid is the right amount of time to see the main highlights of the city, though there's PLENTY more to do, see, eat, and drink to fill your time if you're lucky enough to have more.
2. Where is it more expensive to live? Madrid is overall a cheaper city to live in than Barcelona. You can buy a coffee for just €2 and eat out at a regular restaurant for €12 a head, according to Numbeo.
Madrid is a great city to visit in and of itself, and even better if you plan on taking some side trips. With its central location in Spain, Madrid provides the perfect base for day trips or weekend getaways.
As Spain's two premier cities, you can't go wrong whichever you choose. But if you had to ?select one, which should it be: Madrid or Barcelona? Of course, you should visit both. And with the high-speed AVE train now serving a direct route between Madrid and Barcelona, the journey is quicker and easier than ever.
Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.
You'll find Madrid a fairly expensive city to live in, especially if you are looking for penthouses to rent. The cost of living in Madrid and Madrid real estate is pretty much in line with many other European cities.
The best time to visit Madrid is in the fall (September to November) or spring (March to May), when balmy temps blow through the city, making it come alive. But if you don't mind layering up or experiencing a toned down Madrid, visit in the winter when hotels reduce their rates.
Metro Madrid operates from 6 a.m. to 1.30 a.m. and transfers between lines are not assured from that time on. Where can I download a map? You can obtain a Metro map in pdf format at the following link.
All railway operators in Spain have a dynamic ticketing system, so fares change constantly. Renfe only offers a limited number of tickets with promotional prices. So when these tickets are sold, only the most expensive fares remain. The same applies for the other operators (Avlo, OUIGO and iryo).
Madrid to Barcelona by planeFlights between Madrid and Barcelona are quick and inexpensive, with Vueling, Air Europa, and Iberia offering direct service between the two cities. Flights take about 65 to 90 minutes and are often cheaper than train tickets.