Bus Tickets from Madrid to Barcelona

Next departures

Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on August 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
Avenida de América
Barcelona SantsCheapest
ALSA
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Barcelona SantsFastest
ALSA
Avenida de América
Barcelona SantsNo tags
ALSA Supra + ALSA
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
Flixbus
Madrid (South)
SantsNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Barcelona.

Bus
Average Price$52 - $284Average Duration7h 50m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$19 - $256Average Duration2h 52m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$25 - $76Average Duration6h 30m
21kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Madrid to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28train per day
2h 52mAverage Duration
$19Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Madrid to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration7h 50m
Number of daily buses38
Earliest bus departure12:14am
Distance305 miles (491 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Madrid to Barcelona Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Barcelona from Madrid, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Madrid - Barcelona

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08/24
$48
08/25
$47
Today
$40
08/27
$44
08/28
$36
08/29
$48
08/30
$36
08/31
$48
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Barcelona was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $271 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 $36 which is on 2025-08-28.

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!

Will you be returning to Madrid by bus?

Bus from Barcelona to Madrid

You can also go to Barcelona by train

Train from Madrid to Barcelona

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