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TodayDec 22
from $42
TomorrowDec 23
from $42
TueDec 24
from $42
WedDec 25
from $42
ThuDec 26
from $21
FriDec 27
from $42
SatDec 28
from $42
SunDec 29

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Arrival time: December 23 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Arrival time: December 23 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Avenida de América
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Sants
    Arrival time: December 24 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid (South)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 23 at
    Departure city: Barcelona
    Departure location: Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    Arrival time: December 23 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Barcelona to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$47
Average bus trip duration7h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance313 miles (504 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Barcelona to Madrid Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Barcelona to Madrid.

Bus service from Barcelona to Madrid will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Madrid from Barcelona, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Barcelona - Madrid

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12/20
$41
12/21
$240
Today
$42
12/23
$42
12/24
$42
12/25
$42
12/26
$21
12/27
$42
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 26, 2024 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $317 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2024-12-26.

Usually Flixbus (ES) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Barcelona to Madrid, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Barcelona to Madrid.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Barcelona to Madrid

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Train from Barcelona to Madrid

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