How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Madrid start from $26. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Madrid?

The average bus trip duration from Barcelona to Madrid is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 308 miles (496 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 35m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Madrid route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Madrid at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What 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 61073 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Barcelona to Madrid?

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

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.

Bus Barcelona to Madrid from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	8:35pm	Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	8:35pm	Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 5m	9:05pm	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 5m	9:05pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 5m	10:05pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 40m	6:10pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 45m	5:15pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	8:40am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	11:20pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	8:35am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	8:40am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	8:50am	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 5m	6:35pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	8:40am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 45m	5:15pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	8:35am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	8:55am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	8:50am	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Sants	1d 6h	8:40am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Madrid

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30train per day

2h 52mAverage Duration

312 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $328	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $308	Average Duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $78	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Madrid?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Madrid

A
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
C
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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D
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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E
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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F
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/561,093 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 841 reviews, ALSA received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the departure location, but some complained about the power outlets. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $53

ALSA Barcelona Madrid recent customer reviews

Very poor communication for Aussies re all stops especially food and restroom stops.

Selwyn L.

December 28, 2023

Şöförler hiç yardımsever değil.bagaj yukarı konulacak ilgilenmiyorlar.koktuk bozuk.arkadaki yolcu kızıyor bana.soğuk havada sürekli klima çalıştı hasta oldum.koltuklar dar ve şarj cihazı bile yoktu

Pervin Ç.

December 19, 2023

Everything perfect, from the information desk, the driver and the journey itself.

Juniwati G.

March 8, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,934 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Madrid by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Madrid start from $26. The average price for this route is around $54. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Barcelona to Madrid?
The average bus trip duration from Barcelona to Madrid is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 308 miles (496 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 35m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Madrid route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Madrid at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What 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 61073 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Madrid?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Barcelona to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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

01/04

$48

01/05

$48

Today

$37

01/07

$33

01/08

$31

01/09

$31

01/10

$31

01/11

$31

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Madrid was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $31

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 $31 to $110 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 $31 which is on 2026-01-08.

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.