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Today19 Mar
from US$42
Tomorrow20 Mar
from US$25
Thu21 Mar
from US$25
Fri22 Mar
from US$42
Sat23 Mar
from US$25
Sun24 Mar
from US$25
Mon25 Mar
from US$22
Tue26 Mar
from US$22

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: ALSAALSA
16:30
7h50m
00:20
Madrid - Avenida de América
Cheapest
Barcelona - Sants
Cheapest
Operated by: ALSAALSA
16:30
8h5m
00:35
Madrid - Avenida de América
2nd Cheapest
Barcelona - Nord
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: ALSAALSA
23:45
7h20m
07:05
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Fastest
Barcelona - Sants
Fastest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
15:45
1d12h
04:40
Madrid - Madrid (South)
Barcelona - Sants
Operated by: ALSAALSA
16:45
7h35m
00:20
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Barcelona - Sants
Bus Madrid to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Bus Madrid to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$47
Average bus trip duration7h 50m
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure00:14
Distance307 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Madrid to Barcelona buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses27
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures00:14 - 23:59
Minimum PriceUS$6
Average Ticket PriceUS$47
Minimum Trip Duration6h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h50m
Distance307 miles
Bus companies on this routeALSA, FlixBus, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - Barcelona

The average bus ticket price from Madrid to Barcelona is US$47. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Barcelona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Madrid and Barcelona is around 7h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 313 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Madrid to Barcelona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 27 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Barcelona by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Madrid to Barcelona, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA, FlixBus, Infobus.

Buses travelling between Madrid and Barcelona leave from Estación Sur or Madrid Airport and arrive at Nord, Sants, Urgell.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
17/03
US$25
18/03
US$22
Today
US$11
20/03
US$11
21/03
US$17
22/03
US$42
23/03
US$17
24/03
US$17
The cheapest trip from Madrid to Barcelona was searched and found on 19 Mar 2024 with a price of US$11

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 US$11 to US$160 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 US$11, which is on 2024-03-20.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Madrid and Barcelona!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Madrid to Barcelona, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Madrid to Barcelona.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Madrid to Barcelona, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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