The average bus between FC Barcelona and Madrid takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 8h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from FC Barcelona to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between FC Barcelona and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from FC Barcelona is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Madrid at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Fundació Joan Miró - Pl Neptú and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from FC Barcelona to Madrid? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from FC Barcelona to Madrid. However, there are services departing from FC Barcelona station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
FC Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by Tmb, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
FC Barcelona to Madrid bus services, operated by Tmb, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
The distance between FC Barcelona and Madrid is 503.5 km. The road distance is 635 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 7h 50m.