The average bus between Sants and Madrid Airport (MAD) takes 10h 1m and the fastest bus takes 8h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sants to Madrid Airport (MAD). 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 3 times a day between Sants and Madrid Airport (MAD). The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Sants is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Madrid Airport (MAD) at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Gran Via - Roger de Flor and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Sants to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Sants station and arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD) station via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Sants to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by TUSGSAL, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Sants to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by TUSGSAL, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
The distance between Sants and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 491.3 km. The road distance is 650 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Madrid, Avenida de América every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.