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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

$29

Average ticket price on Sep 19

$29

Fastest journey on Sep 19

8 h 5 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

8 h 5 m

Buses on Sep 19

1

Distance

504 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.

Fast buses

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 buses from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station, including 1 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 504 km distance in an average of 8 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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.

  • Alsa
    3:30 PM8h05
    Madrid Méndez Alvaro
    11:35 PMPlaça de Catalunya station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $447.

Distance: 313 miles (504 km)

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Flight
Train
Driving

$40

Average price

Cheapest

$447

Average price

$59

Average price

$125

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 34m

Average total duration

8h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

2h 18m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Alsa

Most popular bus company

Air Europa

Most popular airline

AVE

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station is a bus with an average price of $40.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station:

A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station costing on average $59.

A bus is $407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station costing on average $447.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Plaça de Catalunya station take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid Méndez Alvaro and Plaça de Catalunya station including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85. The journey takes 8h 4m versus 6h 8m 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.

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.

Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
12:14AM
Arrival Time
08:04AM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
01:00AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
01:15AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
7h35
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
01:55PM
Duration
8h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
8h35
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
7h35
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
07:20PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
11:55AM
Arrival Time
07:35PM
Duration
7h40
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
08:50PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
08:50PM
Duration
7h35
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
10:05PM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
10:50PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
11:05PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
11:35PM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:55PM
Arrival Time
01:25PM
Duration
21h30
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$74
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
12:35AM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
04:45PM
Arrival Time
12:35AM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
03:25AM
Duration
7h55
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
07:45PM
Arrival Time
03:40AM
Duration
7h55
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
10:45PM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
7h35
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
11:30PM
Arrival Time
07:05AM
Duration
7h35
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:35PM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
29h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$114
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
11:45PM
Arrival Time
07:05AM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
08:04AM
Duration
8h05
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$40

Live departures

Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station bus times

The table below shows live departures for Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Alsa3:30 PM Madrid Méndez Alvaro
8h05
11:35 PM Plaça de Catalunya station0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station buses with Omio?

Alsa as well as FlixBus offer buses services from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station.

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 Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station.

Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

  • 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 Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station

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Buses from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station run on average 44 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.

There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:00, the last at 12:00. The fastest bus covers the 313 miles (504 km) distance in 7h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
313 miles (504 km)
Average bus duration
8h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
$18
Buses per day
44
Direct buses
43
Fastest bus
7h 25m
First bus
12:00 PM
Last bus
12:00 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya stationYou can travel by bus between Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station with Alsa, FlixBus for as low as $18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
7h 25m
Cheapest Alsa Price
$18
Alsa frequency
43 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Learn more about Alsa

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
15h 40m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
$117
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

FAQs: Bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station 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 Plaça de Catalunya station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station can start from as little as $18 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station is $40 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station is 7h 25m to travel the 313 miles (504 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station leaves at 12:00 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station leaves at 12:00 PM.
Yes, there are 43 direct buses a day from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station, you can count on Alsa, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Plaça de Catalunya station. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Madrid Méndez Alvaro and Plaça de Catalunya station and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Plaça de Catalunya station from Madrid Méndez Alvaro is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 7h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid Méndez Alvaro and Plaça de Catalunya station including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station for bus company Alsa, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Alsa, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station with the following bus company: Alsa, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station with the following bus company: Alsa, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station with the following bus company: Alsa, FlixBus.
Since both Madrid Méndez Alvaro and Plaça de Catalunya station are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid Méndez Alvaro to Plaça de Catalunya station among Omio's users.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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