How far is Barcelona from Madrid by coach?

The journey from Madrid to Barcelona by coach covers an approximate distance of 313 miles (505 km).

What is the best way to go from Madrid to Barcelona without flying?

To travel from Madrid to Barcelona without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Madrid to Barcelona from £24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	Avenida de América	7h 50m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:59	Avenida de América	8h 5m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	21:50	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 30m	19:25	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	15:45	Madrid (South)	21h 40m	13:25	Sants	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	8h 5m	09:05	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	23:10	Sants	No tags
Bus	01:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	01:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	09:05	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	20:50	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	23:10	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	07:40	Estación Sur	8h 25m	16:05	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	07:40	Estación Sur	8h 25m	16:05	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	07:40	Estación Sur	8h 35m	16:15	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Avenida de América	7h 50m	00:20	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	15:45	Madrid (South)	21h 40m	13:25	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	23:10	Sants	No tags
Bus	07:40	Estación Sur	8h 25m	16:05	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	07:40	Estación Sur	8h 35m	16:15	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 30m	19:25	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	23:10	Sants	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	8h 5m	09:05	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	01:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	01:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	09:05	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Avenida de América	7h 50m	00:20	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:25	Madrid (South)	1d 8h	04:40	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	8h 5m	09:05	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	01:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Estación Sur	7h 55m	19:25	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:25	Madrid (South)	1d 8h	04:40	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	8h 5m	09:05	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:40	Estación Sur	8h 25m	16:05	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:25	Madrid (South)	1d 8h	04:40	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	01:00	Avenida de América	8h 5m	09:05	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	01:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	08:50	Barcelona Sants	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25train per day

2h 52mAverage duration

312 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£42 - £202	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£30 - £236	Average duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £59	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,736 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.

25 May 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.

4 June 2023

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

Quentin G.

22 May 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 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 by bus from Madrid to Barcelona

How far is Barcelona from Madrid by coach?
The journey from Madrid to Barcelona by coach covers an approximate distance of 313 miles (505 km).
What is the best way to go from Madrid to Barcelona without flying?
To travel from Madrid to Barcelona without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

£37

12/11

£37

Today

£31

14/11

£28

15/11

£26

16/11

£37

17/11

£24

18/11

£24

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Barcelona was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £24

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 £24 to £150 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 £24, which is on 2025-11-17.

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.