The distance between Barcelona and Madrid is approximately:
- 504 kilometers (313 miles) as the straight-line distance ("as the crow flies")
- About 610 to 620 kilometers (around 379 to 385 miles) by road/driving distance
Travel time depends on the mode of transport:
- By car, driving usually takes around 6 to 6.5 hours
- By train, the high-speed train takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes
- By flight, the aerial distance is around 483 to 485 kilometers, with flight times around 1.5 hours actual flying time (excluding airport time)
So if you are looking at the distance alone, it's about 504 km direct or roughly 610 km by road between Barcelona and Madrid.
