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

today

$32

tomorrow

$31

Sunday

$35

Monday

$46

Tuesday

$29

Wednesday

$29

Thursday

$29

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 5m	11:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	7:35 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 AM to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	7h 50m	12:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	7:50 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 12:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 20m	9:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	4:50 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 9:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	30h 45m	2:20 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	9:05 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$148	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 2:20:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m
FlixBus	35h 5m	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/5/2025 11:10:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 50m	4:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	12:20 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	3:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	10:50 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	9:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	4:50 AM	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Basic	$39	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	30h 20m	2:20 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	8:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/6/2025 2:20:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 5m	10:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	6:35 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	7h 50m	4:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	12:20 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/7/2025 4:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 35m	7:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	3:05 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
ALSA	7h 50m	7:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	2:50 PM	Madrid	Avenida de Aragon	Basic	$36	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to Avenida de Aragon, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	3:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	11:20 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/7/2025 3:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 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 50m	1:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	8:50 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	7:00 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	2:50 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	8h 5m	10:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	6:35 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	30h 45m	2:20 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	9:05 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 2:20:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m
FlixBus	35h 5m	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/8/2025 11:10:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 50m	4:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	12:20 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	8h 5m	10:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	6:35 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/9/2025 10:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	7h 50m	3:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	10:50 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 20m	9:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	4:50 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/9/2025 9:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
ALSA	7h 35m	9:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	5:05 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/9/2025 9:30:00 AM to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 50m	3:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	10:50 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	7h 50m	4:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	12:20 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	8h 5m	1:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	9:05 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 PM to Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	35h 5m	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/10/2025 11:10:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	7h 50m	4:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	12:20 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	8h 5m	10:30 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	6:35 PM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/11/2025 10:30:00 AM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	7h 50m	11:59 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	7:49 AM	Madrid	Avenida de América Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from ALSA goes from Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/11/2025 11:59:00 PM to Avenida de América Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	30h 20m	2:20 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	8:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) at 12/11/2025 2:20:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Barcelona to Madrid is $29 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Barcelona and Madrid

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 63 daily buses from Barcelona to Madrid. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 37 daily coaches between Barcelona and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 127 buses from Barcelona to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between Barcelona and Madrid, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Barcelona to Madrid

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 48 times every day by bus from Barcelona to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	7h 20m
Earliest Bus	2:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	48 Ø
Distance	314.2 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Barcelona to Madrid

Every day, 48 buses from 2 bus companies leave Barcelona for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$32

Saturday 12/06

$54

Sunday 12/07

$35

Monday 12/08

$46

Tuesday 12/09

$29

Wednesday 12/10

$29

Thursday 12/11

$36

Friday 12/12

$97

Saturday 12/13

$29

Sunday 12/14

$29

Monday 12/15

$87

Tuesday 12/16

$41

Wednesday 12/17

$39

Thursday 12/18

$29

Friday 12/19

$46

Saturday 12/20

$46

Sunday 12/21

$54

Monday 12/22

$46

Tuesday 12/23

$54

Wednesday 12/24

$46

Thursday 12/25

$119

Friday 12/26

$136

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Barcelona to Madrid

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

With a price starting from $29, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Barcelona to Madrid. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Barcelona to Madrid, with $29. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from Barcelona to Madrid

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 Barcelona to Madrid 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 Barcelona to Madrid, 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 Barcelona to Madrid are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Barcelona to Madrid

These are the most booked bus companies between Barcelona to Madrid from our users.

ALSA from Barcelona to Madrid

Here you will find the key facts about the ALSA bus route Barcelona to Madrid:

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	7h 20m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	47 Ø
Found on	12/5/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Barcelona - Madrid

Nazaret Vara rubiales, 11/30/2025

No me a gustado la experiencia por primera vez porque por culpa de la empresa el tren llego tarde a Madrid y teníamos un trasbordo que no pudimos coger porque la empresa no te reembolsa el billete au ... No me a gustado la experiencia por primera vez porque por culpa de la empresa el tren llego tarde a Madrid y teníamos un trasbordo que no pudimos coger porque la empresa no te reembolsa el billete aunque la culpa la hayan tenido ellos. Gracias a dios pude comprar otro billete para mí y mi hija y tenía dinero, no quiero imaginar si no tienes dinero ,te ves tirada en la calle sin nada para volver a casa. Nos hemos sentido abandonadas sin ayuda y tiradas en un Madrid de vergüenza no volveremos más

Susana, 9/14/2024

UNA VERGÜENZA. Cambie la hora de la ida y me cambiarln automáticamente el billete de vuelta y me cobraron 2 veces gastos . Me mandan un mail y me dicen que si quiero recuperar la vuelta que tenía ten ... UNA VERGÜENZA. Cambie la hora de la ida y me cambiarln automáticamente el billete de vuelta y me cobraron 2 veces gastos . Me mandan un mail y me dicen que si quiero recuperar la vuelta que tenía tengo que pagar otra vez gastos. Una panda de sinverguenzas y atención al cliente NEFASTO. Se pone al teléfono una CHULA que no se que caca se cree… NUNCA JAMÁS VIAJO CON ESTA EMPRESA.

All bus stations and stops in Barcelona and Madrid

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

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

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Barcelona to Madrid

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

FAQs about the Barcelona to Madrid bus

How much does a Barcelona Madrid bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 7h 50m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $149. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

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

Every day, the Barcelona to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 48 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Barcelona to Madrid is offered by ALSA and takes 7h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Barcelona to Madrid?

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from Barcelona starts at 2:20 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 Barcelona to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from Barcelona for Madrid 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 Barcelona Madrid route?

When traveling by bus from Barcelona to Madrid, 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 Barcelona and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Barcelona and Madrid 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 Barcelona to Madrid 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 Barcelona Madrid 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 Barcelona Madrid 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 Barcelona to Madrid on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Barcelona and to Madrid

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