The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Barcelona
Cheapest price
30S$
Average price
48S$
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 32 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Barcelona will cost around 48S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 30S$.
Of the 42 buses that leave Madrid for Barcelona every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 504 km distance in an average of 7 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
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.
Normal7:30 PM8h10Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América3:40 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord30 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal7:30 PM7h55Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América3:25 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants30 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal10:30 PM7h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América6:20 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants33 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal10:30 PM8h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América6:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord33 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal11:45 PM7h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:05 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants40 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal11:45 PM7h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:05 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants40 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal3:15 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants40 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal10:45 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:20 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants40 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal1:15 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:50 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants40 S$1One-way0 changes
Normal11:45 PM7h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:20 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord40 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from 27S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of 27S$, and a flight costs an average of 53S$.
Distance: 504 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
66S$ Average Price | 56S$ Average Price Cheapest | 185S$ Average Price |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Barcelona coaches for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h20 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h09 | 8:04 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h49 | 8:04 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 29h00 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 28h36 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
Normal | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h35 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h25 | 2:55 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 3:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h55 | 2:55 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 4:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 5:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 5:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 4:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h20 | 10:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 8:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 9:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 9:50 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 10:05 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Barcelona
Buses from Madrid to Barcelona run on average 38 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 15S$ if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 504 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 504 km |
Average bus duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price 15S$ |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, Infobus from Madrid to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, Infobus for as low as 15S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Barcelona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Barcelona by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Barcelona
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 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
- 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
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