- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A priority visit for classical European painting.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 28 m
Buses per day
9
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 $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 9 buses that leave Barcelona for Madrid Barajas Airport on Tue, Jul 07, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct buses cover the 492 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 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.
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NormalOmio 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 $34.
Distance: 305 miles (492 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $122 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 $52 (€43).
A train is $91 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average $136 (€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 $52 (€43) compared to roughly $122 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70 (€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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 5:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h05 | 7:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 7:34 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | |||||
Normal | 1:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 8:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 2:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 4:50 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 | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 8:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 10:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $48 (€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 $48 (€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 |
Discover the best of Madrid Barajas Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid Barajas Airport trip today.
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A priority visit for classical European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major works by Dalí and Miró.
A major fine arts museum with an exceptional collection spanning medieval art to the 20th century, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía.
Madrid’s grand historic square is one of the city’s essential stops, surrounded by arcades, architecture, and lively street scenes.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for the Kilometre Zero marker, famous clock, and constant urban energy.
Madrid’s most famous park offers landscaped gardens, the boating lake, monuments, and a classic city stroll.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with the city center and a beloved local staple.
Traditional Madrid-style tripe stew, slow-cooked with chorizo and morcilla, known for its rich, hearty flavor.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, a defining comfort dish of the region.
Historic restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and traditional Castilian cooking in a landmark old-world setting.
Iconic Madrid tavern celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Spanish fare, with a lively and traditional atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant specializing in cocido madrileño cooked in individual earthenware pots.
Airport prices are higher than in central Madrid, but Spain is generally moderate for food and coffee.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great table service is appreciated, not required. No tip needed for quick coffee or takeaway.
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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.

Most Barcelona to Madrid Barajas Airport buses use the Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Madrid Barajas Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
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