Bus Tickets from Madrid to Barcelona

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Next departures for Madrid to Barcelona on November 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSA
    		Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    		Barcelona SantsCheapest
    ALSA
      		Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
      		Barcelona SantsFastest
      ALSA
        		Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
        		Estació del Nord de BarcelonaNo tags
        Flixbus
          		Madrid (South)
          		SantsNo tags
          ALSA
            		Estación Sur
            		Barcelona SantsNo tags

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            Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Barcelona

            We recommend taking the train

            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 $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            25train per day
            2h 52mAverage Duration
            312 milesDistance
            12kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$53 - $259Average Duration7h 50m
            13kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$38 - $303Average Duration2h 52m
            12kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            		Average Price$28 - $75Average Duration6h 10m
            21kg CO₂e

            Bus Madrid to Barcelona: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$53
            Average bus trip duration7h 50m
            Number of daily buses37
            Earliest bus departure12:14am
            Distance313 miles (504 km)
            Latest bus departure11:59pm

            Madrid to Barcelona Bus

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            Find cheapest prices for buses

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

            Best price found
            11/03
            $47
            11/04
            $47
            Today
            $47
            11/06
            $47
            11/07
            $47
            11/08
            $47
            11/09
            $39
            11/10
            $36
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Barcelona was searched and found on Nov 10, 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 $248 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 2025-11-10.

            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 bus 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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            Bus from Barcelona to Madrid

            You can also go to Barcelona by train

            Train from Madrid to Barcelona

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