Buses in Spain; Tickets, Prices and Timetables

Alsa: Alsa is one of the largest bus companies in Europe and the main bus company in Spain. Alsa buses connect virtually all cities in Spain as well as more than 300 international destinations across 16 countries in Europe and Morocco. Alsa is a member of the Eurolines bus group which authorizes Alsa buses to travel routes in other countries including Portugal, France, and Germany.

Avanza: Avanza and its subsidiaries is one of the most important transport companies in Spain. Founded in 2002, Avanza has become the main provider of short and medium distance buses in and around Madrid.

Daibus: Along with Interbus, Damas, and Lycar— Daibus is a member of the Damas Group. Founded in 1972, Daibus has a fleet of over 150 buses headquartered in Madrid. Daibus travels from Madrid to numerous destinations in the south of Spain.

FlixBus: FlixBus is not one of Spain's major bus companies; however, FlixBus does offer service to select cities in northern Spain near the French border including Barcelona, Bilbao, Girona, and San Sebastian. FlixBus connects Barcelona with 24 cities in France, Germany, and northern Italy. Travellers can travel from northern Spain to Bordeaux, Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Lyon, Milan, and Munich with FlixBus. Tickets for local transport in Spain can be found online but must be researched from city to city to make sure you travel with a valid ticket.

Hife: Hife's origins extend back to the 19th-century as one of the first transporation companies in Spain. Hife's headquarters is located in Tortosa and primarily offers buses in and around Catalonia in northeastern Spain.

Movelia: Created in 2001, Movelia was the first company that allows you to reserve bus ticekts online. Movelia currently aggregates 23 bus operators which represent 70 companies. Due to the number of integrated bus companies, Movelia can offer over 55,000 bus routes. If Movelia cannot find a direct bus to make the desired route, it suggests connecting buses and offers advice and news about traveling by bus in Spain.

Socibus: Socibus only operates within Spain offering both long and shorter distance bus routes. One of the most important long-distance Socibus routes travels between Madrid - Cordoba - Cadiz - San Fernando. Socibus also travels from cities in the Basque Country to cities located in southern Spain. Socibus also oeprates shorter bus routes in Andalusia, particularly in and around Seville.