Barcelona to Madrid bus
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Bus times from Barcelona to Madrid
Fastest Journey
7 h 20 m
Average
7 h 42 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
504 km
Of the 14 buses that leave Barcelona for Madrid every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Coach from Barcelona to Madrid
 | Distance | 504 km |
 | Average coach duration | 7 h 20 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | €34 (€34) |
 | Coach frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day |
 | Coach companies | FlixBus |
Coaches from Barcelona to Madrid cover the 504 km long journey taking on average 7 h 20 min with our travel partners like FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this trip for as low as €34, but the average price of coach tickets is €34. Travellers depart most frequently from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Coach companies: FlixBus Barcelona to Madrid
FlixBus coaches will get you between Barcelona and Madrid from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Coach information from Barcelona to Madrid with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 7 h 15 min
- FlixBus frequency: 1 a day
Buses from Barcelona to Madrid: An Overview
Using the bus to get from Barcelona to Madrid is a great option for those with a bit of extra time and want to spend less money. The bus leaves from just outside Barcelona city centre and arrives into Madrid around 7 - 8 hours later. Many of the buses stop off at Madrid Airport, making it a great option for those who are leaving Spain for other destinations.
Which bus companies run service from Barcelona to Madrid?
All buses from Barcelona to Madrid are run by Spanish bus company ALSA.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Madrid?
The journey time can vary depending on the arrival station in Madrid. Most buses terminate at Avenida de America, and it take arounds 8 hours to get here. Many of these buses also stop at Madrid's Airport en route. A couple of buses terminate at Estacion Sur de Autobus (also known as Méndez Álvaro) instead and they take around 7h35m to complete the journey.
How many buses are there from Barcelona to Madrid day?
There are around 19 buses a day that leave Barcelona for Madrid. The first bus leaves at 07:00 in the morning and the last bus leaves Barcelona Nord at 23:59 arriving into Madrid at around 07:20.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Barcelona to Madrid?
Departure Information: Buses depart from Barcelona's main coach station, Barcelona Nord, located just to the north of the centre. Barcelona can be accessed via the L1 Metro line or bus number 54. Getting to the station from the centre of Barcelona takes approximately 20 minutes, whether you go by metro or walk, and the bus takes about ten minutes. Taxis from central Barcelona are useful for those travelling at night, especially as the station is only about a ten-minute drive from the centre of Barcelona.
Arrival bus station: The Barcelona to Madrid bus mostly terminates at Avenida de America with a stop off at Madrid Airport before hand. Avenida de America is located in the North East of Madrid and is connected to the rest of the city by Metro. Some buses arrive into Estacion Sur de Autobus (also known as Méndez Álvaro), this is Madrid's main bus station and is well- connected to the rest of Madrid by Metro. A taxi rank is situated outside both stations.
Travel Tips: Bus to Madrid from Barcelona
When taking a coach from Barcelona, you have a couple of coach stations you can depart from including Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Barcelona, Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas-El Prat (T1) and Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Barcelona/Sants. When you arrive in Madrid, your coach can arrive in coach stations including Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Estación de Moncloa and Madrid, Méndez Álvaro - Terminal.
Omio customers travelling this route book their coaches from Barcelona Sants to Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Passengers board their coach most frequently from Barcelona Sants and travel around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city centre to this coach station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and need to travel approximately 3 miles (4.9 km) from the coach station to the city centre in Madrid.
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