Transport between Barcelona and Madrid

The most visited destinations in Spain are of course Madrid and Barcelona... but which is the best way to get from one place to the other??

The holiday season is here and why not, after a weekend in the exciting city of Barcelona, go to Madrid, the capital, where you can also enjoy the nightlife...

The following is a table with some useful info:

Type of transport	Company	Cost (2 ways) On average	Duration	Schedule
airplane	Vueling	50€ - 80€	50 min.	Day/evening
airplane	Spanair	40€ - 70€	50 min.	Day/evening
train	Altaria	65,80€ (2ºclass)	5 hours	Day/evening
train	Alvia	65,80€ (2ºclass)	5 hours	day
train	Costa Brava	38,40€ (2ºclass)	9 hours	night
bus	Alsa	47,41€	8 h. 20 min.	Day/night

The train (www.renfe.es) costs more or less the same as low cost airlines, but it takes a lot longer. In any case it’s a good option for those who wishe to travel during the night (and can sleep!), as well as with the bus.... When the high speed train (AVE) from Barcelona - Madrid is ready, it will be possible to go from one city to the other in less than 3 hours, at a maximum cost of 250€.

For a more comprehensive Barcelona guide, just look online.