The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€40
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€41
Fastest journey on Sep 18
7 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
7 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 18
48
Distance
499 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 48 buses from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants, including 47 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 499 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 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.
Normal11:59 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América7:49 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€401One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 AM8h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:55 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€401One-way0 transfers
Normal7:30 PM8h10Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América3:40 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€401One-way0 transfers
Normal4:45 PM7h50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)12:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€401One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 PM8h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América6:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€401One-way0 transfers
Normal11:15 AM7h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:35 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€401One-way0 transfers
Normal11:55 AM7h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:20 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€401One-way0 transfers
Normal12:14 AM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:49 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€401One-way0 transfers
Normal9:15 AM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€401One-way0 transfers
Normal10:45 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:20 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a flight costs an average of €228.
Distance: 499 km
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €228 Average price | €73 Average price | €123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants:
A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants costing on average €46.
A bus is €57 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants costing on average €86.
Other travel options to Barcelona Sants take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
Live departures
Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h35 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 2:55 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h55 | 2:55 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 4:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 5:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 5:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 4:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h05 | 7:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 7:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h40 | 7:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h25 | 7:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 9:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 10:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 10:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 11:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 11:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 10:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 21h30 | 1:25 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 12:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 12:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 12:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 12:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h10 | 3:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h55 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h40 | 3:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h55 | 3:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 6:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 6:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 6:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 6:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h00 | 7:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h45 | 7:00 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h00 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h35 | 7:05 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 7:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h35 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h20 | 7:05 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 7:49 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 8:04 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 8:04 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 7:49 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants
Buses from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants run on average 39 times per day, taking around 13h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €16 by train.
There are 37 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 499 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 499 km |
Average bus duration 13h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona SantsYou can travel by bus between Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona Sants, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.

