Barcelona to Madrid by bus
Travelling from Barcelona to Madrid by bus takes about 6h 55m, run by BlaBlaCar Bus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 24m. The bus is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €17
- Total journey
- 6h 55m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Omio catalogue, Oct 20 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Barcelona to Madrid Barajas
BlaBlaCar Bus6h 55mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Barcelona to Madrid
ALSA runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:30 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSA | 11 | 01:30 | 23:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Bus | 1 | 19:15 | 19:15 |
| FlixBus | 1 | 03:10 | 03:10 |
All departuresALSA
- 01:30
- 01:59
- 03:00
- 09:00
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 15:00
- 17:00
- 18:30
- 23:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 19:15
All departuresFlixBus
- 03:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Bus operators
- ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus
- Timetable
- First bus at 01:30, last at 23:00, 11 a day with ALSA.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Where does the bus leave from?
This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €39Checked Oct 19 | 1h 24mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 17mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€39Checked Oct 191h 24m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€29Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 17m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Barcelona to Madrid by bus: common questions
How long does Barcelona to Madrid take by bus?
About 6h 55m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid?
Omio publishes €17 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Barcelona to Madrid?
BlaBlaCar Bus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 24m. The bus wins on price.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Barcelona Madrid bus
- Barcelona to Madrid by bus
- bus ticket Barcelona to Madrid
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