The average bus between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona takes 8h 52m and the fastest bus takes 8h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona. 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 3 hours between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona? 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 Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Barcelona station via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Barcelona bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Barcelona is 494.4 km. The road distance is 655 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 8h 5m.