4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
43
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Barcelona will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 43 buses that leave Madrid for Barcelona on Wed, Apr 08, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 08 the direct buses cover the 504 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Wed, Apr 08 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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.
6:30 AM6h40Madrid1:10 PMBarcelona€271One-way0 transfers- 11:00 PM6h00Madrid5:00 AMBarcelona€311One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 AM5h40Madrid12:00 PMBarcelona€321One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM5h40Madrid2:10 PMBarcelona€321One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM6h00Madrid3:00 PMBarcelona€361One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 AM5h40Madrid12:00 PMBarcelona€321One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM5h40Madrid2:10 PMBarcelona€321One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 PM6h00Madrid5:00 AMBarcelona€311One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM6h00Madrid3:00 PMBarcelona€361One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM6h40Madrid1:10 PMBarcelona€271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona 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 3h 7m. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €28.
Distance: 504 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €133 Average price |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona buses for today, Tuesday, April 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 12:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 7:50 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 | 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 | |
 FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 21h30 | 11:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| Normal | 2:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 10:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 10:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 10:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 10:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 5:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h10 | 1:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 5:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h55 | 1:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 5:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h55 | 1:40 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 5:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h40 | 1:25 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h45 | 9:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 28h45 | 2:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, April 8 | |||||
| Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 2:50 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 | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 2:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 5:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h05 | 5:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h40 | 5:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h25 | 5:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Barcelona
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Buses from Madrid to Barcelona run on average 36 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 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 504 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 504 km |
Average bus duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Alsa Supra from Madrid to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, FlixBus, Alsa Supra for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Barcelona 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- 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.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Barcelona
DiningATMAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
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