How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Barcelona?

The cheapest coach tickets from Madrid to Barcelona start from £18. The average price for this route is around £40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Madrid to Barcelona?

The average bus journey time from Madrid to Barcelona is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 313 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 20m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Madrid to Barcelona route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Barcelona?

The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Barcelona at 00:14. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Barcelona?

A bus journey from Madrid to Barcelona produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Madrid to Barcelona?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Barcelona?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madrid to Barcelona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Barcelona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Madrid to Barcelona from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	23:10	Sants	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Estación Sur	7h 50m	19:20	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Avenida de América	8h 5m	16:05	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	23:10	Sants	No tags
Bus	08:00	Avenida de América	8h 15m	16:15	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Estación Sur	7h 50m	19:20	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	15:45	Madrid (South)	21h 40m	13:25	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	17:50	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 25m	19:20	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 2h	23:10	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	20:50	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 7h	04:35	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Avenida de América	8h 5m	16:05	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 7h	04:35	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	21:50	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	20:50	Madrid (South)	1d 7h	04:35	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Avenida de América	7h 50m	21:50	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 20m	07:05	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 35m	07:49	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	15:45	Madrid (South)	1d 7h	23:10	Sants	No tags
Bus	00:14	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	7h 50m	08:04	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Barcelona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31train per day

2h 52mAverage duration

312 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£18 - £164	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £213	Average duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £62	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Barcelona?

Stops in Madrid

A
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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C
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/561,223 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.5

ALSA is appreciated for its reliable service, as noted by several users who have had positive experiences and plan to use it again. However, some travelers mentioned discomfort due to issues like non-functioning seat screens during night travel and uncomfortable seating arrangements.

ALSA Madrid Barcelona recent customer reviews

My experience was uncomfortable. There were cockroaches on the bus and my seat recliner was broken. Other than that, the lights were dimmed and it was overnight, but it just wasn’t pleasant. The WiFi also wasn’t functioning.

Kaela M.

25 May 2024

Bien. Sin embargo, la pantalla de la silla no se apago lo cual fue bastante molesto para viajar toda la noche. No podia dormir de lo que dependia para poder estar despierto para el dia siguiente.

Paul S.

4 June 2023

Not a night bus, just normal bus at night time. No comfort at all, no legroom, staff unfriendly.

Quentin G.

22 May 2022

FlixBus

3.5/512,162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Madrid to Barcelona

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Barcelona?
The cheapest coach tickets from Madrid to Barcelona start from £18. The average price for this route is around £40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Madrid to Barcelona?
The average bus journey time from Madrid to Barcelona is 7h 50m, covering a distance of 313 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 20m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Madrid to Barcelona route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Barcelona?
The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Barcelona at 00:14. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Barcelona?
A bus journey from Madrid to Barcelona produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Madrid to Barcelona?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Barcelona?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madrid to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

27/01

£37

28/01

£111

Today

£84

30/01

£28

31/01

£20

01/02

£26

02/02

£20

03/02

£16

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Barcelona was searched and found on 3 Feb 2026 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £111 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2026-02-03.

Usually FlixBus 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.