What is the distance between Madrid and Barcelona?

The distance between Madrid and Barcelona is approximately 505 km (313 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Barcelona?

Buses departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid will take you to Barcelona Sants in Barcelona.

Bus Madrid to Barcelona from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	11:10pm	Sants	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Estación Sur	8h 25m	4:05pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
11:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	7:05am	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
7:40am	Estación Sur	8h 25m	4:05pm	Barcelona Sants	No tags
8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 8h	4:40am	Sants	No tags
7:40am	Estación Sur	8h 35m	4:15pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30am	Estación Sur	7h 55m	7:25pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
11:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	7:05am	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	7:49am	Barcelona Sants	No tags
3:45pm	Madrid (South)	21h 40m	1:25pm	Sants	No tags
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	8:04am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30am	Estación Sur	7h 55m	7:25pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
11:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	7:05am	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	7:49am	Barcelona Sants	No tags
8:25pm	Madrid (South)	1d 8h	4:40am	Sants	No tags
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	8:04am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:30am	Avenida de América	7h 50m	6:20pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
11:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	7:05am	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	7:49am	Barcelona Sants	No tags
3:45pm	Madrid (South)	21h 40m	1:25pm	Sants	No tags
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	8:04am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00pm	Avenida de América	7h 50m	8:50pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
11:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	7:05am	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	7:49am	Barcelona Sants	No tags
8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	11:10pm	Sants	No tags
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	8:04am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Estación Sur	8h 25m	4:05pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
11:45pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	7:05am	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	7:49am	Barcelona Sants	No tags
3:45pm	Madrid (South)	21h 40m	1:25pm	Sants	No tags
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	8:04am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	Estación Sur	8h 25m	4:05pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
11:55am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 30m	7:25pm	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	7:49am	Barcelona Sants	No tags
8:50pm	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	11:10pm	Sants	No tags
12:14am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	8:04am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Barcelona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25train per day

2h 52mAverage Duration

502 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $373	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $436	Average Duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $108	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,695 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

ALSA is appreciated for its reliable service, as noted by several users who have had positive experiences and plan to use it again. However, some travelers mentioned discomfort due to issues like non-functioning seat screens during night travel and uncomfortable seating arrangements.

ALSA Madrid Barcelona recent customer reviews

My experience was uncomfortable. There were cockroaches on the bus and my seat recliner was broken. Other than that, the lights were dimmed and it was overnight, but it just wasn’t pleasant. The WiFi also wasn’t functioning.

Kaela M.

May 25, 2024

Bien. Sin embargo, la pantalla de la silla no se apago lo cual fue bastante molesto para viajar toda la noche. No podia dormir de lo que dependia para poder estar despierto para el dia siguiente.

Paul S.

June 4, 2023

Not a night bus, just normal bus at night time. No comfort at all, no legroom, staff unfriendly.

Quentin G.

May 22, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,240 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Barcelona?

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Avenida de América Metro

C - Estación Sur

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Barcelona

A - Barcelona Sants

B - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Barcelona by bus

What is the distance between Madrid and Barcelona?
The distance between Madrid and Barcelona is approximately 505 km (313 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Barcelona?
Buses departing from Madrid-Barajas Airport in Madrid will take you to Barcelona Sants in Barcelona.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-07

$299

11-08

$289

Today

$285

11-10

$52

11-11

$43

11-12

$43

11-13

$43

11-14

$43

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Barcelona was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Barcelona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $299 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-11.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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