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The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

€40

Average price

€125

Fastest journey

6 h

Average duration

11 h 17 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

504 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Barcelona to Madrid will cost around €125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.

Fast buses

Of the 6 buses that leave Barcelona for Madrid on Fri, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 504 km distance in an average of 11 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .

On Fri, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 d 6 h 45 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.

BlaBlaCar
06:20PM6h00
Barcelona
12:20AMMadrid
401One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:00AM6h20
Barcelona
12:20PMMadrid
431One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
07:00PM6h00
Barcelona
01:00AMMadrid
441One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
08:00AM7h20
Barcelona
03:20PMMadrid
441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:20AM30h45
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
09:05AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
2821One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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€103

Average price

€58

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Cheapest

€153

Average price

17h 24m

Average duration

16h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 13m

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Fastest

2h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 24m

Average duration

8h 24m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Barcelona to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, June 19
Last updated at 12:11 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
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blablacar8:00 AM Barcelona
6h50
2:50 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
blablacar10:00 AM Barcelona
5h50
3:50 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
blablacar12:00 PM Barcelona
6h00
6:00 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
blablacar12:40 PM Barcelona
6h20
7:00 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
blablacar1:30 PM Barcelona
6h40
8:10 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Madrid

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Buses from Barcelona to Madrid run on average 20 times per day, taking around 16h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €19 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €19
Distance
504 km
Average bus duration
16h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Buses per day
20
Direct buses
18
Fastest bus
7h 20m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €19

Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus Barcelona to Madrid

Buy your official Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus coach tickets from Barcelona to Madrid from €19 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

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.

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Madrid

Barcelona
Madrid
The major bus station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord for your trip from Barcelona to Madrid.
Amenities at bus station
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DiningDining
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:30-21:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Carrer d'Alí Bei
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
  • Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
  • Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
The major bus station for arrivals in Madrid is Madrid, Avenida de América. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Avenida de América for your trip to Madrid from Barcelona.
Madrid, Avenida de AméricaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Avenida de América
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
  • La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Avenida de América
  • Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
carConnection
Car connection
Av de la Hispanidad
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km)
  • La Pausa (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, follow the signs to the taxi rank.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4
  • Bus: 200, 101 Metro: 8 Train: C1, C10
Madrid, Estación Sur de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
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