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TodayMar 19
from $42
TomorrowMar 20
from $25
ThuMar 21
from $25
FriMar 22
from $42
SatMar 23
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SunMar 24
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MonMar 25
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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: ALSAALSA
8:00AM
8h5m
4:05PM
Madrid - Avenida de América
Cheapest
Barcelona - Sants
Cheapest
Operated by: ALSAALSA
8:00AM
8h15m
4:15PM
Madrid - Avenida de América
2nd Cheapest
Barcelona - Nord
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: ALSAALSA
11:45PM
7h20m
7:05AM
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Fastest
Barcelona - Sants
Fastest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
8:10PM
1d8h
4:40AM
Madrid - Madrid (South)
Barcelona - Sants
Operated by: ALSAALSA
8:15AM
7h50m
4:05PM
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Barcelona - Sants
Bus Madrid to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Bus Madrid to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47
Average bus trip duration7h 50m
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure12:14 AM
Distance307 miles (495 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Madrid to Barcelona Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures27
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:14AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$6
Average Ticket Price$47
Minimum Trip Duration6h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration7h50m
Distance307 miles (495 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteALSA, FlixBus, Infobus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Madrid - Barcelona

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

Traveling from Madrid to Barcelona takes around 7h 50m on average, but you can get there in as little as 6h 20m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 313 miles (505 km) that separate the two cities.

Madrid and Barcelona are 313 miles (505 km) apart.

On average, there are 27 daily departures on this route, offered by ALSA, FlixBus and Infobus. The number of buses running from Madrid to Barcelona may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Madrid to Barcelona as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 12:14 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:59 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Barcelona from Madrid, chances are that your bus will depart from Estación Sur and arrive at Nord. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. With prices starting at $9, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $47 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $9 and $183, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Barcelona, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Art Museum of Catalonia, Parc del Laberint, Poble Espanyol Architectural Museum, Casa Batllo and La Rambla.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$25
03/18
$22
Today
$11
03/20
$11
03/21
$17
03/22
$42
03/23
$17
03/24
$17
The cheapest trip from Madrid to Barcelona was searched and found on Mar 19, 2024 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $160 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 $11 which is on 2024-03-20.

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!

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Bus from Barcelona to Madrid

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Train from Madrid to Barcelona

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