Is an overnight option available?

Overnight availability depends on the date and timetable. The fastest shown journey time is 9h 30m, but late departures should be checked in the live results.

What is the price of a Barcelona–Madrid bus ticket?

The cheapest fare currently shown for Barcelona to Madrid is 57.64 EUR for the selected date. Prices can change with availability, fare type and booking time.

Can I buy the ticket online?

Yes. Select Barcelona to Madrid, compare live bus offers and complete the booking online when the selected fare supports online payment.

What baggage can I take?

Baggage rules depend on the operator and fare shown for Barcelona to Madrid. Review the allowance and any extra charges before payment.

When should I book the Barcelona to Madrid trip?

Compare dates early for Barcelona to Madrid. The current lowest shown fare is 57.64 EUR, but availability and fare rules can change by date.

What documents should I carry?

Bring the identification and travel documents required for Spain and Spain. Requirements may differ by nationality, operator and route.

Can children travel on this route?

Children can travel on Barcelona to Madrid when the selected operator allows it. Enter the correct passenger ages and review child fare or accompaniment rules before payment.

Seat selection for Barcelona to Madrid is available only when supported by the selected operator and fare. Any available option appears during booking.

Bus from Barcelona to Madrid | Tickets, Stations and Prices

bus route guide

Barcelona to Madrid bus route guide

Plan the bus route from Barcelona to Madrid with bus station, city-center access and operator details.

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Fastest time 9h 30m

Typical fastest published journey time for this city pair.

Direct services Daily

Direct service availability can change by date and operator.

Arrival hubs 4 bus stations

Main arrival points around Madrid.

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Bus route: 682.0 km Typical bus time: 9h 45m

7-day weather

Barcelona Clear sky · Open-Meteo

23°C

Today 23° / 32°, rain 0%, wind 4 km/h

Today 32° Thu 32° Fri 32° Sat 31° Sun 32° Mon 33° Tue 31°

Madrid Clear sky · Open-Meteo

24°C

Today 23° / 38°, rain 0%, wind 4 km/h

Today 38° Thu 38° Fri 38° Sat 38° Sun 37° Mon 33° Tue 33°

Useful Barcelona to Madrid bus info

Bus travel is usually the budget option. Confirm the exact bus station, luggage allowance, night arrival details and passport or border requirements before departure.

Barcelona bus stations

Bus stations

Barcelona Nord Bus Station Bus stations · Main hub

Barcelona Sants Bus Station Bus stations

Barcelona Fabra i Puig Bus Station Bus stations

Barcelona Placa Catalunya Airport Bus Stop Bus stations

Madrid bus stations

Bus stations

Madrid Estacion Sur de Autobuses Bus stations · Main hub

Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station Bus stations

Madrid Moncloa Bus Station Bus stations

Madrid Plaza Eliptica Bus Station Bus stations

How to get from bus stations to city center

Madrid Estacion Sur de Autobuses to Madrid center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Local transit to city center	15-30 min	city fare	frequent daytime	3.2 km	budget connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-30 min	varies	on-demand	3.2 km	luggage

Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station to Madrid center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Local transit to city center	15-30 min	city fare	frequent daytime	3.3 km	budget connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-30 min	varies	on-demand	3.3 km	luggage

Madrid Moncloa Bus Station to Madrid center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Local transit to city center	10-25 min	city fare	frequent daytime	2.5 km	budget connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	10-25 min	varies	on-demand	2.5 km	luggage

Madrid Plaza Eliptica Bus Station to Madrid center

City center transfers

Transport option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Distance	Best for
Local transit to city center	15-30 min	city fare	frequent daytime	3.7 km	budget connection
Taxi to city center Transfer partners	15-30 min	varies	on-demand	3.7 km	luggage

Operators on this route

Name	Carrier code	IATA code	Passport needed during booking	Weekly direct services
ALSA	ALSA	-	Yes	42
FlixBus	FLX	-	Yes	14

Barcelona to Madrid by bus: tickets, schedule and booking

Use an online booking service to check current Barcelona to Madrid bus options without relying on a fixed timetable published in the text. Available departures, prices and operator details are shown for the date entered in the search form.

Route overview

Route	Barcelona → Madrid
Distance	682 km
Travel time	from 9h 30m according to the selected itinerary
Ticket price	57.64 EUR for the chosen date
Departure bus station(s)	Barcelona Nord Bus Station, Barcelona Sants Bus Station, Barcelona Fabra i Puig Bus Station, Barcelona Placa Catalunya Airport Bus Stop
Arrival bus station(s)	Madrid Estacion Sur de Autobuses, Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station, Madrid Moncloa Bus Station, Madrid Plaza Eliptica Bus Station
Operators	ALSA
Current air temperature	24 °C / 24 °C
Distance to city centre	1.4 km / 3.2 km

Route

Barcelona → Madrid

Distance

682 km

Travel time

from 9h 30m according to the selected itinerary

Ticket price

57.64 EUR for the chosen date

Departure bus station(s)

Barcelona Nord Bus Station, Barcelona Sants Bus Station, Barcelona Fabra i Puig Bus Station, Barcelona Placa Catalunya Airport Bus Stop

Arrival bus station(s)

Madrid Estacion Sur de Autobuses, Madrid Avenida de America Bus Station, Madrid Moncloa Bus Station, Madrid Plaza Eliptica Bus Station

Operators

ALSA

Current air temperature

24 °C / 24 °C

Distance to city centre

1.4 km / 3.2 km

This is a long domestic route where departure time and comfort options deserve comparison. Exact operating details should always come from the live search result selected by the customer.

Operator availability and direct services depend on the travel date, season and current timetable.

Bus timetable and journey duration

Travel duration is not determined by distance alone. Stops, route configuration, terminal procedures and seasonal demand can all affect how long the journey takes for the Barcelona-Madrid schedule itinerary.

Some services use central bus stations, while others board at roadside or airport stops. Read the stop name and map details before setting out for the Barcelona-Madrid mode itinerary.

For the Barcelona to Madrid journey, compare early and late departures separately because the most convenient terminal access may differ by time of day.

How to buy a ticket online

Enter Barcelona as the departure city and Madrid as the destination.

Select the travel date and, where relevant, the number of passengers.

Compare departure times, duration, operator details and fare conditions.

Choose an offer, add passenger information exactly as required, and check the itinerary.

Pay using an available method and save the confirmation or electronic ticket.

Ticket format, baggage and fare rules

After booking, review the confirmation for boarding instructions and ticket format. The operator may set separate limits for cabin items, checked baggage or oversized luggage. Cancellation and rebooking rights depend on the fare conditions selected for the Barcelona-Madrid rules itinerary.

For the Barcelona to Madrid bus, keep the operator name and stop address available, since several companies may use different boarding locations in the same city.

Frequently asked questions

For this route, departures are shown from Barcelona Nord Bus Station, Barcelona Sants Bus Station, Barcelona Fabra i Puig Bus Station, Barcelona Placa Catalunya Airport Bus Stop. The exact terminal, station, airport or stop is stated in the selected itinerary and on the ticket.

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