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Barcelona to Madrid bus with Alsa
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Barcelona to Madrid bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsa Normal | 07:00AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 02:50PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Alsa Normal | 07:00AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 02:35PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Alsa Normal | 10:30AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h05 | 06:35PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Alsa Normal | 10:30AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h40 | 06:10PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Alsa Normal | 02:00PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 09:20PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus FlixBus | 02:30PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 18h10 | 08:40AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Alsa Normal | 03:30PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 11:05PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Alsa Normal | 03:30PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 11:20PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Alsa Normal | 04:30PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 12:20AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Alsa Normal | 04:30PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 12:05AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Alsa Normal | 11:30PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 07:05AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus times from Barcelona to Madrid
Fastest Journey
7 h 20 m
Average
8 h 39 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
504 km
Of the 11 buses that leave Barcelona for Madrid every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Madrid
Distance 504 km |
Average bus duration 13h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 18 |
Bus providers 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus Barcelona to Madrid
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Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Coach information from Barcelona to Madrid with Alsa:
- Average Duration: 6 h 50 min
- Cheapest Price: €19
- Alsa frequency: 3 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
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Madrid
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
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