The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 7 buses that leave Barcelona for Madrid Barajas Airport on Sat, May 23, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 492 km distance in an average of 7 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal10:30 AM7h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:10 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal1:00 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal11:59 PM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:34 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal1:00 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal11:30 AM7h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Normal11:59 PM7h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:34 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $35.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $53 (€43).
A train is $93 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $138 (€111).
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $124 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€58). The journey takes 6h 48m versus 6h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Live departures
Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 8:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 2:50 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 5:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 7:34 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
Normal | 7:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 2:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h40 | 6:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 7:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
Buses from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 305 miles (492 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas AirportYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
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