The average bus between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Sants takes 8h 38m and the fastest bus takes 8h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants. 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 Sants. 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 Sants at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants? 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 Sants. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Sants station via Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Sants bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Sants is 491.3 km. The road distance is 650 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.