Bus from Barcelona to Madrid: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Barcelona to Madrid on 9 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSABus
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4Cheapest
ALSABus
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4Fastest
ALSABus
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Avenida de AméricaNo tags
ALSABus
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Avenida de AméricaNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Madrid

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 3 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25train per day
3h 17mAverage duration
312 milesDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average price£42 - £43Average duration7h 35m
13kg CO₂e
Train
Average price£24 - £195Average duration3h 17m
12kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Barcelona to Madrid

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Barcelona to Madrid start from £42. The average price for this route is around £42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Madrid?

    The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Madrid is 7h 35m, covering a distance of 311 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 10m and is operated by ALSA.

  3. Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Madrid route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Madrid?

    The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Madrid at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid?

    A bus journey from Barcelona to Madrid produces an estimated 12.504125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Barcelona to Madrid?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 63789 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Madrid?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Madrid?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Barcelona to Madrid?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06/10
£37
07/10
£37
Today
£37
09/10
£37
10/10
£37
11/10
£37
12/10
£37
13/10
£19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Madrid was searched and found on 13 Oct 2026 with a price of £19

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

You can expect to pay from £19 to £37 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2026-10-13.

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