The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price on Oct 17
€94
Average ticket price on Oct 17
€101
Fastest journey on Oct 17
21 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 17
22 h 33 m
Buses on Oct 17
2
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Méndez Alvaro 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 Méndez Alvaro to Barcelona Sants will cost around €101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €94.
It's difficult to get from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Barcelona Sants without transferring at least 2 times.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM21h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:25 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€941One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM23h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:10 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€1081One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM21h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:25 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€941One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM23h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:10 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants€1081One-way2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Barcelona Sants
Buses from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Barcelona Sants run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 501 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 501 km |
Average bus duration 12h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Live departures
Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Barcelona Sants bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Barcelona Sants buses for today, Friday, October 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h35 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Barcelona Sants
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Méndez Alvaro 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.
