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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
34
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 €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 34 buses that leave Madrid for Barcelona on Sat, Nov 22, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 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 30 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest buses will take 7 h 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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Compare bus, train, 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 train with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 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 train costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 504 km
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€83 Average price | €82 Average price Cheapest | €223 Average price |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 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 |
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Live departures
Madrid to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona buses for tomorrow, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Normal | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h35 | 3:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h15 | 3:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 7:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h00 | 3:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 5:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 5:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 5:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 5:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 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 | 7h55 | 6:25 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) | 7h30 | 6:25 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 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 | |
 FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 21h40 | 12:25 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| Normal | 3:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 11:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 11:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 11:35 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 11:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h20 | 10:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| Normal | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 5:50 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h35 | 6:05 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 6:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 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 34 times per day, taking around 10h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 504 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 504 km |
Average bus duration 10h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 00:14 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa Supra, FlixBus from Madrid to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Alsa Supra, FlixBus for as low as €24. 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.
When departing from Madrid, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Avenida de América, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. When arriving in Barcelona, you can end your trip in coach stations like Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Barcelona
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- 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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