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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona Sants to Madrid
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid 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 will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 6 buses that leave Barcelona Sants for Madrid on Tue, Nov 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 11 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 6 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Tue, Nov 11 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona Sants to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. 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 train costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €65.
Distance: 502 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€195 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest | €197 Average price |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Madrid buses for today, Monday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 35h05 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, November 11 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 30h45 | 8:05 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona Sants to Madrid
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Buses from Barcelona Sants to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €22 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 502 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 502 km |
Average bus duration 11h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Barcelona Sants to MadridYou can travel by bus between Barcelona Sants to Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €22. 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
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona Sants to Madrid
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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