The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 25 buses that leave Barcelona Sants for Madrid Barajas Airport on Mon, Jan 12, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 12 the direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jan 12 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €42.
Distance: 490 km
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €120 Average price |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 2:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 10:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 10:20 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 11:20 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 2:05 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 1:50 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 4:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 4:50 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 6:05 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 6:49 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 6:34 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 7:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 7:50 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 1:50 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 1:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h10 | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h45 | 4:15 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h25 | 3:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h40 | 5:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h05 | 5:35 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 7:35 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 7:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h05 | 8:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport
Buses from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 18 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €24 by train.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 21:59. The fastest bus covers the 490 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 490 km |
Average bus duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 21:59 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas AirportYou can travel by bus between Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport
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