Madrid to Barcelona Bus

Transport
Date Tomorrow
Return + Return
Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from $48.44
  • Average duration 8h 34m
  • Connections per day 46
  • Distance 504 km
  • CO₂ per person 45 kg

bus from Madrid to Barcelona

The journey from Madrid to Barcelona is about 504 km. On average a bus trip takes 8h 34m with 46 connections per day.

Lowest price $48.44
Trip duration 8h 34m
Connections per day 46
Lowest price $48.44
Highest price $199.91
First departure 02:00 PM
Last departure 11:59 PM
Distance 504 km
Departure Madrid
Arrival Barcelona
Travel operator ALSA, Alsa
Find the best price
Alsa35.28 kg CO₂
08:15Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m
16:05BARCELONA SANTS
$49.40
direct
Alsa35.28 kg CO₂
10:30Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m
18:20BARCELONA SANTS
$49.40
direct
Alsa35.28 kg CO₂
08:00Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m
16:05BARCELONA SANTS
$49.40
direct

Next departures from Madrid to Barcelona

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Alsa $48.44
00:14 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
07:49 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
00:14 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
08:04 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
00:14 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
08:04 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
00:14 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
07:49 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
01:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
08:50 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
01:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
09:05 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
01:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
09:05 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
01:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
08:50 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
01:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
09:05 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
01:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
09:05 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
01:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
08:50 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
01:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
08:50 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
08:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
16:05 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
08:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 15m · direct
16:15 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
08:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 15m · direct
16:15 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
08:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
16:05 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
08:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
8h · direct
16:15 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
08:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
16:05 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
08:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
8h · direct
16:15 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
08:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
16:05 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
11:30 Estación Sur
8h 5m · direct
19:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
11:30 Estación Sur
7h 55m · direct
19:25 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
11:30 Madrid Méndez Alvaro
7h 55m · direct
19:25 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
11:55 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 40m · direct
19:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
11:55 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 40m · direct
19:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
11:55 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 30m · direct
19:25 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
11:55 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 30m · direct
19:25 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
14:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
22:05 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
14:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
21:50 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
14:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
22:05 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
14:00 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
21:50 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
14:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
21:50 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
14:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
22:05 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
14:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
21:50 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
14:15 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
22:05 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
16:30 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
00:20 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
16:30 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
00:20 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
16:30 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
00:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
16:30 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
00:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
00:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
00:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
00:20 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
16:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
00:20 BARCELONA SANTS
FlixBus $112.50
20:50 Madrid Méndez Alvaro
26h 20m · 1 changes
04:40 BARCELONA SANTS
FlixBus $99.48
20:50 Madrid Méndez Alvaro
26h 20m · 1 changes
04:40 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
22:30 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
06:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
22:30 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
06:20 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
22:30 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
06:20 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
22:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
06:20 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
22:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
06:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
22:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
06:20 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
22:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 50m · direct
06:35 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
23:30 Estación Sur
7h 35m · direct
07:05 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
23:30 Madrid Méndez Alvaro
7h 35m · direct
07:05 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
23:30 Estación Sur
7h 50m · direct
07:20 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
23:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
07:20 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
23:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 35m · direct
07:20 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
23:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 20m · direct
07:05 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
23:45 Madrid Barajas Airport
7h 20m · direct
07:05 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $50.00
23:59 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
08:04 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $48.44
23:59 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
07:49 BARCELONA SANTS
Alsa $48.44
23:59 Madrid - Avenida de America
8h 5m · direct
08:04 Barcelona Nord
Alsa $50.00
23:59 Madrid - Avenida de America
7h 50m · direct
07:49 BARCELONA SANTS
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Carriers on this route

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Alsa, founded in 1923, is a prominent Spanish bus company that operates national and international routes. The company has grown to become one of the largest bus companies in Europe. Alsa provides a comprehensive range of services, including regular and express routes, luxury buses, and sleeper buses.  Alsa, dedicated to sustainability, reduces its carbon footprint by using alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies. 

FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Wi-Fi

At Alsa, they offer passengers the possibility of connecting to their Wi-Fi network completely free of charge, ensuring connectivity on more than 1000 of their buses. Alsa buses also offers an app for entertainment on your device, with movies, TV shows, books, music, and more. They also provide journey info like position, travel time, weather updates, and social media integration.

Power sockets

Alsa provides power sockets in Premium and Supra Economy buses.

Luggage

For travel within France, up to 66 lbs (30kg) of luggage is allowed for free, while for travel outside France, up to 110 lbs (50kg) of luggage is permitted at no extra charge.

Bicycle

Bicycles are free within France (limited to 4 per bus, one per ticket); a fee applies for trips outside France on Alsa buses. Advance booking is required.

Accessibility

Boarding assistance is available for travelers with limited mobility. Some Alsa buses also have hydraulic lifts. Contact Alsa when booking to confirm availability.

Food and drink

Food and drinks are only available on Alsa Supra buses (Premium), which include hostess service. Apart from this, Alsa recommends not eating on board to respect other passengers and keep the bus clean.

Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 35.28kg
bus 37.8kg
flight 100.8kg
carpool 80.64kg

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