The average bus between Madrid and Barcelona takes 15h 13m and the fastest bus takes 10h 42m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid 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 5 times a week between Madrid and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 10:15 PM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Gregorio Marañón and take an average of 15h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América station and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
Madrid to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
The distance between Madrid and Barcelona is 504.1 km. The road distance is 609 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
