Madrid to Barcelona bus
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Bus times from Madrid to Barcelona
Fastest Journey
7 h 20 m
Average
7 h 48 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
504 km
Of the 28 buses that leave Madrid for Barcelona every day 28 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 Madrid to Barcelona
 | Distance | 504 km |
 | Average coach duration | 7 h 35 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | €29 (€29) |
 | Coach frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day |
 | Coach companies | FlixBus |
Coaches from Madrid to Barcelona cover the 504 km long route taking on average 7 h 35 min with our travel partners like FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around €29, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as €22. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Coach companies: Alsa and FlixBus Madrid to Barcelona
For as little as €22 you can travel by coach between Madrid and Barcelona with Alsa and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
- Average Price: €22
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Coach information from Madrid to Barcelona with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 7 h 15 min
- FlixBus frequency: 1 a day
Buses from Madrid to Barcelona
Alsa is the service provider of bus travel between Madrid and Barcelona. The trip has an average duration of 7 hours and 30 minutes. There are more than 40 buses available every day. The earliest bus departs Madrid at 6:40 a.m., and the last leaves at 1:45 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Madrid to Barcelona?
Departure Station: Estacion Sur, located two kilometres south of Atocha train station and four kilometres away from the Plaza Mayor and the historic centre. The nearest underground stations are Puente de Vallecas and Delicias.
Arrival Station: Barcelona Nord, two kilometres away from the Ramblas and from the waterfront. Arc de Triomf underground station is barely three minutes away. This is a red line station that travels directly to the city centre. Some buses arrive at Barcelona Sants, located next to the city's main railway station. This station may be handy for travellers who want to visit the Exhibition Centre or the museums on Montjuic hill.
Taking the Bus from Madrid
For most buses from Madrid to Barcelona, passengers will alight at the Intercambiador de Transporte Avenida de América station. Easily connected to the rest of the city via the Madrid Metro, the station lies to the north of the city centre. A limited night service operates, providing 24/7 connections to the main bus interchange, while taxis offer convenient pick-ups and journeys across the city centre and beyond. Journeys from Madrid to Barcelona take on average 7 hours 50 minutes, although express services can take as little as 7 hours.
Getting into Barcelona by Bus
Barcelona is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe, with a thriving arts culture, first-rate cuisine, and celebrated fashions at every turn. The capital of Spain's Catalonia region, Barcelona offers some of the oldest and most iconic architecture in Europe, alongside breath-taking beaches and coastal views. Most buses from Madrid to Barcelona arrive at Estació d'Autobusos Barcelona Nord (Bus Station North), the main bus interchange for regional and international journeys. The bus station is just minutes from the coast and conveniently connected to the rest of the Madrid Metro system. The city has its own subway network, alongside regular bus service and a light-rail tram system, with a limited night service available on some lines.
Travel Tips: Bus to Barcelona from Madrid
Some of the Madrid coach stations to Barcelona you can start your journey from include Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Estación de Moncloa and Madrid, Méndez Álvaro - Terminal. Similarly, some of the arrival coach stations in Barcelona include Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Barcelona, Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas-El Prat (T1) and Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Barcelona/Sants.
When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arriving in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
The most popular departure coach station with passengers for this journey, called Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Madrid.
The most popular arrival coach station, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre of Barcelona.
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