The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Badalona
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
513 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Badalona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Badalona will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 50 buses that leave Madrid for Badalona on Mon, Mar 23, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 513 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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.
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Badalona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Badalona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €21.
Distance: 513 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €73 Average price |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Badalona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Badalona buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 9:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 10:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 2:50 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 3:05 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 2:50 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 3:05 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 5:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 5:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h35 | 5:05 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 5:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 5:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 5:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 5:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h20 | 5:05 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 5:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h45 | 10:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 6:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 28h45 | 3:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 5:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h35 | 2:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 1:55 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 2:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h55 | 1:55 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 3:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 4:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 3:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 4:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h05 | 6:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 6:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h40 | 6:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h25 | 6:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 8:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 7:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 7:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 8:05 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 | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Badalona
Buses from Madrid to Badalona run on average 36 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 513 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 513 km |
Average bus duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 00:14 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Madrid to BadalonaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Badalona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Badalona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Badalona 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 Badalona, 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Badalona
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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