Tickets from Barcelona to Madrid by Bus or Train
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| Companies | Departures | Duration | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 17:00->23:20 | 6h 20m | Direct | |
 | 13:00->20:20 | 7h 20m | Direct | |
Iryo | 17:55->20:40 | 2h 45m | Direct | |
TGV Ouigo | 13:50->16:20 | 2h 30m | Direct | |
 | 19:25->21:55 | 2h 30m | Direct | |
 | 02:20->08:40 | 30h 20m | 2 Transfers |
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Bus from Barcelona to Madrid
The bus trip from Barcelona to Madrid takes approximately 30h 20m duration and covers a distance of about 506km. There are usually 32 buses travelling daily to Madrid and you can find the cheapest tickets from £24.24 if you buy in advance on the internet.
| Distance | 506km |
|---|---|
| Price | £24 |
| Frequency | 32 |
| Fastest | 30h 20m |
| Companies |
Train from Barcelona to Madrid
It takes an average of 2h 30m to travel from Barcelona to Madrid by train, covering a distance of about 506km. There are usually 22 trains travelling daily from Barcelona to Madrid and tickets for this journey start from £56.53 when you book in advance.
Barcelona, CT
Getting around Barcelona
Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Barcelona. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.
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Barcelona
Barcelona Bus Station North
Nord
Sants
Sants Station
Madrid, MD
Getting around Madrid
Get the most efficient and affordable ways to travel by bus and train in Madrid. Find route maps, fares, and travel times to make the most of your visit to the city.
Explore Madrid with ease: discover the main bus and train stations
Atocha
Central Bus Station
Chamartin
Estacion De Autobuses De Malaga Centro Paseo De Los Tilos
Madrid
Madrid Avenida De America Bus Station
Madrid Barajas Airport
Madrid Chamartin
Madrid Interc Plaza Castilla
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid South Bus Station
Pta Atocha Almudena Grandes
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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.
- 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.