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Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
7 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
7 h 26 m
Buses on 05 Sept
19
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 19 buses from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport, including 19 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 490 km distance in an average of 7 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £68.
Distance: 490 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £68 Average Price | £91 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average £35.
A coach is £42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Madrid Barajas Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Coach takes on average 7h 12m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £65. The journey takes 7h 12m versus 5h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 14:35 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 14:50 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 16:50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 17:05 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h00 | 17:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h05 | 18:35 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h40 | 18:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h30 | 19:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h45 | 19:15 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 20:35 Madrid, Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 8h05 | 21:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h20 | 20:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 22:35 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 22:50 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 0:20 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h35 | 4:35 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h50 | 4:50 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:30 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h25 | 6:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:45 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 7h55 | 7:40 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 21:59. The fastest coach covers the 490 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 490 km |
Average bus duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 5:00 |
Last bus 21:59 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants to Madrid Barajas Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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