The cheapest and fastest buses from Plaça de Catalunya station to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
5
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 €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 5 buses that leave Plaça de Catalunya station for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 504 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 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.










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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €42.
Distance: 504 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €103 Average price |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 7h50 | 8:20 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 7h50 | 8:50 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 8:30 AM Plaça de Catalunya station | 7h40 | 4:10 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 7h05 | 7:05 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 18 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 21:59. The fastest bus covers the 504 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 504 km |
Average bus duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 21:59 |
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 €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

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