Barcelona, CT
Madrid, MD

Bus from Barcelona to Madrid

Alsa has the cheapest bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid for only £36, on a trip of approximately 8h 5m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Madrid.

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Bus from Barcelona to Madrid

The bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid takes approximately 7h 45m duration and covers a distance of about 506 km. There are usually 3 buses traveling daily to Madrid and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from £35.5 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance506 km
Price£35.5
Frequency3
Fastest7h 35m

Alsa stations in Barcelona

  • Barcelona Bus Station North

Alsa stations in Madrid

  • Madrid South Bus Station

  • Madrid Barajas Airport

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.