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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants
Showing times and prices for May 05
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
53
Distance
499 km
Cheap tickets
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 €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Fast buses
Of the 53 buses that leave Madrid Chamartín for Barcelona Sants on Tue, May 05, 51 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct buses cover the 499 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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.
Normal3:00 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América10:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€111One-way0 transfers- Normal2:00 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€111One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:00 PM8h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América10:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€111One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM8h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América11:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord€111One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:00 AM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€181One-way0 transfers
6:30 AM6h10Madrid Chamartín12:40 PMBarcelona Sants€291One-way0 transfers- 6:00 AM6h50Madrid Chamartín12:50 PMBarcelona Sants€321One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM7h00Madrid Chamartín6:30 PMBarcelona Sants€631One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:45 PM7h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:05 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€441One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:55 AM7h25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:20 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €40.
Distance: 499 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €86 Average price |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants buses for today, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 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) | 7h35 | 10:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 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 | 4:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 12:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 4:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 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 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 12:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 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 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 7:20 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 | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 29h00 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |||||
| Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 7:49 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 8:04 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 9:05 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 8:50 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 9:05 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 8:50 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | 8h05 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 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 | 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) | 7h35 | 4:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 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 | 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 | 8h05 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 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 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 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 | 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 | |
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Why should you book Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants buses with Omio?
Alsa as well as Infobus offer buses services from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants.
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants
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Buses from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants run on average 36 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 499 km distance in 7h 35m.
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
Distance 499 km |
Average bus duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona SantsYou can travel by bus between Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 35m
Cheapest Price
€15
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Infobus
About
Infobus is an international IT company that operates as an online service for finding and purchasing bus, train, and plane tickets, rather than being a bus company itself. Established in 2002, Infobus acts as an intermediary between passengers and various transport carriers, particularly helping smaller bus companies offer online booking services. They utilize their own \BusSystem\" to manage routes and ticket sales globally. Infobus covers over 30 countries and 300 cities, offering a wide range of routes and daily departures. While amenities can vary by carrier, Infobus aims to provide affordable and convenient travel with features like online booking, 24/7 support, and prompt notifications."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
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.
Cheap coach tickets from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants is €33; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants is 7h 35m to travel the 499 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants leaves at 5:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants leaves at 10:59 PM.
Yes, there are 33 direct coaches a day from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants with Alsa, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for the best way to get you to Barcelona Sants. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Madrid Chamartín and Barcelona Sants and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Barcelona Sants from Madrid Chamartín is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 7h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid Chamartín and Barcelona Sants including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants for coach company Alsa, Infobus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants depends on the coach companies:
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Alsa, Infobus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants:
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants. The following conditions apply:
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants with the following coach company: Alsa, Infobus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants with the following coach company: Alsa, Infobus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Madrid Chamartín to Barcelona Sants with the following coach company: Alsa, Infobus.
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