Madrid (Airport) to Barcelona bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 13 daily bus departures available, including 8 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Madrid (Airport) bus station at 08:15h, arriving at Barcelona bus station at 16:05h the same day. While latest bus departs at 16:45h, arriving at 00:35h the following day.
Departure station and country
Madrid (Airport), Spain
Getting from Madrid (Airport) and Barcelona by bus
The shortest travel distance between Madrid (Airport) and Barcelona is 609 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 11:55 has a travel time of 07:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Barcelona earlier, there
are 8 night buses from Madrid (Airport) to Barcelona.
The overnight buses depart between and 16:45 and arrive between 00:20 and 00:35
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Madrid (Airport) to Barcelona route
Alsa is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 148 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.
For more details about Madrid (Airport) or Barcelona bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Over 148 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Madrid (Airport) to Barcelona. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below.
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