Bus Madrid to Barcelona: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madrid to Barcelona from various bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$28

tomorrow

$46

Saturday

$24

Sunday

$24

Monday

$24

Tuesday

$24

Wednesday

$24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 50m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	4:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/23/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/23/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	11:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:20 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/23/2026 11:30:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	8:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/23/2026 1:00:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	23h 35m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/23/2026 11:35:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
FlixBus	21h 30m	3:55 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/23/2026 3:55:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 50m	1:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	8:50 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/24/2026 1:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 55m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:55 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
ALSA	7h 50m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	4:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/24/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	21h 30m	3:55 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/24/2026 3:55:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
FlixBus	23h 35m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/24/2026 11:35:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 5m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:05 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	8h 5m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:05 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	8h 5m	2:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	10:05 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	23h 35m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/25/2026 11:35:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
FlixBus	21h 30m	3:55 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/25/2026 3:55:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 50m	11:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:20 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	8h 5m	11:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:35 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	8h 25m	6:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	2:55 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
ALSA	7h 55m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:55 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
ALSA	7h 50m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	4:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 55m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:55 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
ALSA	7h 50m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	4:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	8:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 1:00:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	23h 35m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
FlixBus	21h 30m	3:55 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/27/2026 3:55:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 55m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	2:55 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
ALSA	7h 50m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	4:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	8:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	21h 30m	3:55 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/28/2026 3:55:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
FlixBus	23h 35m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 5m	7:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	3:05 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	8h 5m	9:00 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	5:05 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	8h 5m	1:00 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	9:05 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from ALSA goes from Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	21h 30m	3:55 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	1:25 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/29/2026 3:55:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
FlixBus	23h 35m	11:35 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Barcelona

See here how frequent the connections between Madrid and Barcelona are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 136 daily buses from Madrid to Barcelona. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 53 daily coaches between Madrid and Barcelona.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 220 buses from Madrid to Barcelona, while Night sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Barcelona, with 32 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/5/2026 costs just $19, from ALSA

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Barcelona

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 79 times every day by bus from Madrid to Barcelona in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Barcelona starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	7h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	79 Ø
Distance	314.2 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Barcelona

Every day, 79 buses from 2 bus companies leave Madrid for Barcelona: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$42

Friday 07/24

$50

Saturday 07/25

$42

Sunday 07/26

$25

Monday 07/27

$73

Tuesday 07/28

$66

Wednesday 07/29

$38

Thursday 07/30

$24

Friday 07/31

$62

Saturday 08/01

$50

Sunday 08/02

$50

Monday 08/03

$24

Tuesday 08/04

$38

Wednesday 08/05

$19

Thursday 08/06

$24

Friday 08/07

$38

Saturday 08/08

$24

Sunday 08/09

$24

Monday 08/10

$25

Tuesday 08/11

$24

Wednesday 08/12

$38

Thursday 08/13

$25

Friday 08/14

$50

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Barcelona

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Barcelona, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Barcelona. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Barcelona, with $19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to Barcelona

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madrid to Barcelona in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madrid to Barcelona, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Madrid to Barcelona are also emptier.

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Madrid - Barcelona

Tania Marchuk, 6/17/2025

The worst train I have ever seen. 1. Comfort - feels like a very cheap, all hard plastic, non-comfortable, crowded seats. 2. Air conditioner made +15°C, summer, all people wearing light clothes. I wa ... The worst train I have ever seen. 1. Comfort - feels like a very cheap, all hard plastic, non-comfortable, crowded seats. 2. Air conditioner made +15°C, summer, all people wearing light clothes. I was frozen. Staff don’t care. 3. Toilets smell, both with hard chemicals and …. 4. Price was x2,5 higher than previous train (AVE from Granada to Madrid). Same travel time and approx.same distanse. 5. They charge my luggage additional $15, although previous AVE train did not. Crazy. Not recommend spend your money on that. At least please choose better value for that price.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Barcelona

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madrid and Barcelona.

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Nord Bus Station

Carrer d'Alí Bei 78

Rda. Sant Pere Bus Stop

Ronda de Sant Pere

Sants Bus Station

Sants-Montjuïc

Plaça de Catalunya Bus Stop

Plaça de Catalunya 18

Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Barcelona

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madrid to Barcelona? Or which bus companies serve the route Madrid to Barcelona? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madrid to Barcelona bus

How much does a Madrid Barcelona bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 7h 55m to reach Barcelona. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madrid to Barcelona?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $152. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Barcelona.

On average, how many connections are available from Madrid to Barcelona each day?

Every day, the Madrid to Barcelona bus route is served by approximately 79 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madrid to Barcelona take?

The fastest bus from Madrid to Barcelona is offered by ALSA and takes 7h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Barcelona?

The earliest bus arriving in Barcelona from Madrid starts at 9:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madrid to Barcelona?

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Barcelona starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madrid Barcelona route?

When traveling by bus from Madrid to Barcelona, passengers can travel with ALSA and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Barcelona?

You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and Barcelona by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Madrid to Barcelona bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madrid Barcelona bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madrid Barcelona bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madrid to Barcelona on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madrid to Barcelona

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Madrid and to Barcelona

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madrid and to Barcelona. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!