Barcelona to Madrid bus
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Bus times from Barcelona to Madrid
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.
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Overview: Coach from Barcelona to Madrid
 | Distance | 504 km |
 | Average coach duration | 7 h 20 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | €26 (€26) |
 | Coach frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day |
 | Coach companies | Agreda, 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 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
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.
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