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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
from $45
tomorrow
from $25
Wednesday
from $22
Thursday
from $22
Friday
from $25
Saturday
from $22
Sunday
from $22

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    2:50 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • ALSA
    8h 5m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    6:35 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    2:20 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $234
  • FlixBus
    32h 50m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $244
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barcelona to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 35m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Barcelona
      Nord Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      3h 45m
      0
      4:50 PM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      8:35 PM
      Madrid
      Plaza de Castilla
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    11:20 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    2:50 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • ALSA
    8h 5m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    6:35 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    2:20 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $156
  • FlixBus
    32h 50m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $174
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barcelona to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 35m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Barcelona
      Nord Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      3h 45m
      0
      4:50 PM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      8:35 PM
      Madrid
      Plaza de Castilla
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    11:20 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    7h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    8:35 PM
    Madrid
    Plaza de Castilla
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    8h 5m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    9:05 PM
    Madrid
    Mendez Alvaro Train Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    2:20 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $139
  • FlixBus
    32h 50m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $155

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 35m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    8:35 PM
    Madrid
    Plaza de Castilla
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    11:20 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    2:50 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    2:20 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $180
  • FlixBus
    32h 50m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $204

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 35m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    3:05 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    2:50 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • ALSA
    8h 5m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    6:35 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    2:20 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $140
  • FlixBus
    32h 50m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $160
  • Did you know that if you travel from Barcelona to Madrid via Zaragoza, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 35m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Barcelona
      Nord Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      3h 45m
      0
      4:50 PM
      Zaragoza
      Central Bus Station
      8:35 PM
      Madrid
      Plaza de Castilla
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    11:20 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    2:50 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • ALSA
    8h 5m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    6:35 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    32h 50m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $159
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    2:20 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $160

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    7h 35m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    3:05 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    7h 50m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    2:50 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    8h 5m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Barcelona
    Nord Bus Station
    6:35 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    32h 50m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $136
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    2:20 AM
    Barcelona
    Sants Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $160

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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 39 daily buses from Barcelona to Madrid. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Barcelona and Madrid.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 91 buses from Barcelona to Madrid, while Night sees the fewest connections between Barcelona and Madrid, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Barcelona to Madrid

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 32 times every day by bus from Barcelona to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus $22
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Bus 2:20 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 32 Ø
Distance 314.2 miles
Bus Companies ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Barcelona to Madrid

Every day, 32 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 04/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
$45
Tuesday 04/22
$51
Wednesday 04/23
$51
Thursday 04/24
$180
Friday 04/25
$49
Saturday 04/26
$159
Sunday 04/27
$136
Monday 04/28
$17
Tuesday 04/29
$107
Wednesday 04/30
$49
Thursday 05/01
$49
Friday 05/02
$49
Saturday 05/03
$143
Sunday 05/04
$49
Monday 05/05
$22
Tuesday 05/06
$51
Wednesday 05/07
$51
Thursday 05/08
$17
Friday 05/09
$17
Saturday 05/10
$10
Sunday 05/11
$17
Monday 05/12
$49
Tuesday 05/13
$6
Wednesday 05/14
$49
Thursday 05/15
$49
Friday 05/16
$10
Saturday 05/17

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 $22, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Barcelona to Madrid. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Barcelona to Madrid, with $22. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $139.

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

ALSA

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

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 30 Ø
Found on 4/21/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Barcelona - Madrid

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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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Barcelona to Madrid? Compare all modes of transports from Barcelona to Madrid.

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 $22 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 $22 and $244. 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 32 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 $51. 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

Economy
Economy

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

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