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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Avenida de América | Cheapest | |||||
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| Barcelona-Sants | Madrid Puerta De Atocha | Fastest | ||||
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| Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4 | No tags | |||||
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| Barcelona-Sants | Atocha | No tags | ||||
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| Barcelona-Sants | Madrid Puerta De Atocha | No tags | ||||
| Estació del Nord de Barcelona | Avenida de América | No tags | |||||
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Madrid
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 R 498, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Barcelona and Madrid
Stops in Barcelona
- A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain - B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain - C
Avinguda Meridiana, 11
Avinguda Meridiana, 11, 08030 Barcelona, Spain - D
Barcelona Clot-Arago
C-33, 140, 08026 Barcelona, Spain - F
Estación de Francia
Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera,, 08003 Barcelona, , Spain
Stops in Madrid
- A
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain - B
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain - C
Madrid-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain - E
Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain - F
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Madrid by bus or train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is a ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?
The cheapest tickets from Barcelona to Madrid start at R 498. The average price for this route is around R 938. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Barcelona to Madrid?
The average trip duration from Barcelona to Madrid is 5h 26m, covering a distance of 501 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 3h 1m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies operate the Barcelona to Madrid route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Barcelona to Madrid?
The earliest trip from Barcelona to Madrid departs at 01:00. The latest trip departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Barcelona to Madrid?
A trip from Barcelona to Madrid generates an estimated 12.524787499999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Barcelona to Madrid?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 434 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Madrid?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company Iryo has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which company has the most punctual service from Barcelona to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Barcelona to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Madrid was searched and found on 15 Sept 2026 with a price of R 325To save money and make sure you get the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Barcelona to Madrid, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay between R 325 and R 4 013 for a bus or train ticket from Barcelona to Madrid based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at R 325 which is on 2026-09-15.
Usually Renfe, Iryo 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.
