Barcelona to Madrid bus

Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jun 10

Cheapest

14

Average

24

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
03:00PM7h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:50PMMadrid
141One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
04:30PM7h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:20AMMadrid
141One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
11:59PM7h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
07:49AMMadrid
271One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
10:00PM7h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:50AMMadrid
271One-way
0 transfers
01:00PM7h20
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:20PMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
371One-way
0 transfers

Bus schedule from Barcelona to Madrid

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 10
01:00PM7h20
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:20PMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
0 transfers
01:00PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:35PMMadrid
0 transfers
01:00PM8h05
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
09:05PMMadrid, Estación Sur
0 transfers
03:00PM7h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:50PMMadrid
0 transfers
03:00PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:35PMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
0 transfers
04:30PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:05AMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
0 transfers
04:30PM7h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:20AMMadrid
0 transfers
10:00PM7h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:50AMMadrid
0 transfers
10:00PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:35AMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
0 transfers
11:30PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
07:05AMMadrid, Estación Sur
0 transfers
11:59PM7h50
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
07:49AMMadrid
0 transfers
11:59PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
07:34AMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
0 transfers

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Bus times from Barcelona to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jun 10

Fastest Journey

7 h 20 m

Average

7 h 32 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

504 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Barcelona for Madrid every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
01:00PM7h20
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
08:20PMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
371One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
11:30PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
07:05AMMadrid, Estación Sur
371One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
03:00PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
10:35PMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
371One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
10:00PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:35AMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
371One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
04:30PM7h35
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:05AMMadrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
371One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Coach from Barcelona to Madrid

distanceDistance504 km
durationAverage coach duration7 h 20 min
priceAverage coach ticket price€26 (€26)
frequencyCoach frequency1 a day
changesDirect coachYes, there is 1 direct coach a day
carriersCoach companiesAgreda, Alsa Supra, Alsa or FlixBus

Coaches from Barcelona to Madrid cover the 504 km long route taking on average 7 h 20 min with our travel partners like Agreda, Alsa Supra, Alsa or FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around €26, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as €8. Travellers depart most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.

Coach companies: Alsa and FlixBus Barcelona to Madrid

Alsa and FlixBus coaches will get you between Barcelona and Madrid from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

Alsa
FlixBus

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

  • Cheapest Price: €8

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Barcelona to Madrid coach information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: €125
  • 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.

FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Madrid

FAQs: Take the bus from Barcelona to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Madrid.
FAQs
Looking to save money on your trip? Omio customers have found the cheapest coach from Barcelona to Madrid for the next 7 days starting from €8  one way.
If you are looking to buy your coach ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Barcelona to Madrid coach to cost on average €26  one way.
When travelling this route you should expect the distance from Barcelona to Madrid via coach to be approximately 504 km.
On average the coach from Barcelona to Madrid duration is 7 h 20 min  for the 504 km long trip, but the travel time can vary if you depart on weekends and holidays.

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 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, Estació d'Autobusos Nord   to Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.

Passengers board their coach most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 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.

For the route from Barcelona to Madrid you can take a coach with Agreda, Alsa Supra, Alsa or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Barcelona and Madrid on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day from Barcelona to Madrid. If you’re looking for a direct coach from Barcelona to Madrid, consider travelling with Alsa. Non-stop coach services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking your coach tickets.
The average number of coaches departing Barcelona for Madrid is 1 a day. The coach schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
The earliest coach departing from Barcelona to Madrid leaves at 05: 00. The last coach departing from Barcelona to Madrid leaves at 22: 59. You can find the latest Barcelona to Madrid coach times on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.
If you book a coach ticket to Madrid from Barcelona within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average €26 one way. However, we recommend booking your coach in advance to get access to the best prices. Coach tickets between Barcelona and Madrid are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.
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