The cheapest and fastest buses from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price on Sep 10
€40
Average ticket price on Sep 10
€47
Fastest journey on Sep 10
7 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 10
7 h 31 m
Buses on Sep 10
16
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
On Thu, Sep 10, we found 16 buses from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, including 15 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 10 the direct buses cover the 504 km distance in an average of 7 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Thu, Sep 10 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal11:30 AM7h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€401One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 AM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€401One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM7h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:50 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América€401One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM7h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:10 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€401One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM8h05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:35 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América€401One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 AM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€401One-way0 transfers
Normal11:30 AM7h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€401One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€401One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 AM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:05 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América€401One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:35 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €76.
Distance: 504 km
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €76 Average price | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average €41.
A bus is €39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average €76.
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Live departures
Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes buses for today, Wednesday, September 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 7h50 | 2:50 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:59 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 7h50 | 6:49 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 10 | |||||
Normal | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 4:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 5:05 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h00 | 5:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h40 | 6:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h05 | 6:35 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 7:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h45 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 18h05 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 10:50 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 10:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 11:50 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes by bus, train, or flight
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 10
Sep 11
Sep 12
Sep 13
Sep 14
Sep 15
Sep 16
Why should you book Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Buses from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 22 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 21:59. The fastest bus covers the 504 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 504 km |
Average bus duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 9:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Alsa from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesYou can travel by bus between Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with Alsa for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
FAQs: Bus from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.



