4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 44 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 15 buses that leave Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes for Barcelona Sants every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 7 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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.
Normal15:008h05Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América23:05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£331One-way0 changes- Normal15:007h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América22:50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£331One-way0 changes
- Normal16:457h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0:20Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£371One-way0 changes
- Normal16:307h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América0:20Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£371One-way0 changes
- Normal16:457h50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0:35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£371One-way0 changes
- Normal16:457h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0:20Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£371One-way0 changes
- Normal15:157h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)22:50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£371One-way0 changes
- Normal16:307h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América0:20Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£371One-way0 changes
- Normal16:457h50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)0:35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£371One-way0 changes
- Normal14:007h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América21:50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£371One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 502 km
Compare bus with
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h35 | 23:10 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 changes | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
| Normal | 14:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 21:50 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 14:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 22:05 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 15:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 23:05 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 15:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 22:50 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 15:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 22:50 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 15:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 23:05 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 16:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h50 | 0:20 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 16:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 8h05 | 0:35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 16:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h35 | 0:20 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 16:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h50 | 0:35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
19 Jun
20 Jun
21 Jun
22 Jun
23 Jun
24 Jun
25 Jun
26 Jun
27 Jun
28 Jun
29 Jun
30 Jun
01 Jul
02 Jul
03 Jul
04 Jul
05 Jul
06 Jul
07 Jul
08 Jul
09 Jul
Why should you book Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Empresa Municipal de Transportes to find the best option for your trip from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Empresa Municipal de Transportes to find the best option for your trip from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
SpainSpain
Buses from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants run on average 37 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:30, the last at 22:59. The fastest coach covers the 502 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 502 km |
Average bus duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 4:30 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona SantsYou can travel by bus between Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar
Empresa Municipal de Transportes
FAQs: Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants 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 Barcelona Sants, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
Most popular bus connections from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
More options for your journey from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular buses to and from Barcelona Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Most popular bus connections
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
