What is the distance between Barcelona and Madrid?

The distance between the two cities is 313 miles (505 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Madrid?

If you're headed to Madrid from Barcelona, chances are that your bus will depart from Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Avenida de América Metro. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Palacio Real, Flamenco, Plaza Mayor and Faro de Moncloa.

Bus Barcelona to Madrid from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	12:20am	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 40m	6:10pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	8:35pm	Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 11h	10:15am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	12:20am	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	8:40am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	3:05am	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	2:50am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	10:50pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	4:50pm	Avenida de América	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	8:35am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	8:40am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	8:50am	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 5m	6:35pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	8:40am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	4:50pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	4:50pm	Avenida de América	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	8:35am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 6h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	8:50am	Avenida de América	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Madrid on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	8:35pm	Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla	Cheapest
Bus	1:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 20m	8:20pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 35m	2:35pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 9h	11:30am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	7h 50m	2:50pm	Avenida de América	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Madrid

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26train per day

2h 52mAverage Duration

312 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$53 - $287	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $342	Average Duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $84	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 839 reviews, ALSA received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the departure location, but some complained about the power outlets. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $53

ALSA Barcelona Madrid recent customer reviews

Very poor communication for Aussies re all stops especially food and restroom stops.

Selwyn L.

December 28, 2023

Şöförler hiç yardımsever değil.bagaj yukarı konulacak ilgilenmiyorlar.koktuk bozuk.arkadaki yolcu kızıyor bana.soğuk havada sürekli klima çalıştı hasta oldum.koltuklar dar ve şarj cihazı bile yoktu

Pervin Ç.

December 19, 2023

Everything perfect, from the information desk, the driver and the journey itself.

Juniwati G.

March 8, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Madrid?

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Sants

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Stops in Madrid

A - Avenida de América Metro

B - Estación Sur

C - Madrid-Barajas Airport

D - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

E - Moncloa

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Madrid by bus

What is the distance between Barcelona and Madrid?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Madrid?
What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$47

11/17

$206

Today

$36

11/19

$36

11/20

$40

11/21

$33

11/22

$30

11/23

$40

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $206 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.