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From Barcelone to Madrid by train, bus and carpooling

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The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Barcelone to Madrid is on Tuesday 03 November 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!

Trip info

506 kmDistance
19€ - 410€Prices
0.66 millions of Km traveled by our travelers
DirectTrip type
3h01Trip duration
logo iryologo Renfelogo Flixbuslogo Blablacar
CarriersIryo, Renfe, FlixBus, Blablacar.
Detailed itinerary
🚄 Train🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

37€ - 378€

27€ - 196€

49€ - 410€

19€ - 147€

Duration

3h01 - 8h35

7h20 - 13h45

5h28 - 13h50

5h00 - 10h50

ItineraryDirectDirect1 stopDirect
Departure stationBarcelona SantsBarcelone Nord - Gare routière
Arrival stationMadrid AtochaMadrid - Avénida de America
CompaniesIryo, RenfeFlixBusIryo, FlixBus, RenfeBlablacar
First trip19h0019h0019h0119h00
Last trip22h1821h2121h2121h20
Number of daily trips2213105

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Traveling from Barcelone to Madrid
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I emit 98.65% less CO2

109
kg CO₂e
14%
183
litres de café
4.33
jeans
73.3
kg d'avocat
14.9
repas avec du boeuf
213
repas végétariens
188
kg de chou de bruxelles
9.16
années de chauffage électrique par m²
16.9
t-shirts en coton
227
kg de fraise
9,911
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique
822,176
litres d'eau du robinet
97
litres de bière
237
kg d'aubergine
169
kg de pastèque

If you travel by train from Barcelone to Madrid, you will emit 1.48kg of CO2 on your own. The good side is that it's always less than taking a plane or your own vehicle. That's why we encourage you to opt for public transportation as much as possible Barcelone Madrid. PS: You can compare CO2 emissions with our tool at the top of this page!

Barcelone Madrid by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules

For a trip by train, bus and carpooling Barcelone Madrid, you have choices!

A ticket from train Iryo, train Renfe, bus FlixBus, and carpooling Blablacar Barcelone Madrid, the field of possibilities is open to you!

Obviously, ticket prices will vary. Because you will have the chance to travel in just 0h between Barcelone and Madrid.

In the end, it doesn't seem that long this journey from Barcelone to Madrid despite being 506 kilometers apart.

Great news! Your trip Barcelone Madrid by train, bus and carpooling is available as a direct route on Tictactrip.

In other words, you can book your direct from Barcelone to Madrid right now!

Book your from Barcelone to Madrid ticket in train, bus and carpooling starting from 19 € .

There's no reason to hesitate, for such a trip that lasts at least 3h01, it's a bargain to seize!

But if you want to be sure to book your ticket at the best time, to get the best price, use our comparator just above!

It will tell you how many days in advance you should book to get the best price. Handy ;)

How to travel from Barcelone to Madrid with Tictactrip

From Barcelone to Madrid by bus 🚌

The journey direct Barcelone Madrid is offered by the following companies: FlixBus. On average, the travel time for direct Barcelone Madrid is 7h49, ranging from 7h20 to 13h45 at most. The price often fluctuates between 27€ and 196€, with an average direct Barcelone Madrid price of 1€.
From Barcelone Nord - Gare routière, you will normally arrive at Madrid - Avénida de America.
 The first daily departure of bus Barcelone Madrid will take place at 19h00 while the last one will be at 21h21.  Generally, there is every day 13 buses Barcelone Madrid.

From Barcelone to Madrid by train 🚄

For a one-way Barcelone Madrid by train, you have an direct Barcelone Madrid route with a price ranging from 37€ to 378€, and the travel duration for from Barcelone to Madrid is between 3h01 and 8h35. the companies Iryo and Renfe operate this journey. It initially departs from Barcelona Sants and arrives at Madrid Atocha.  The average booking price for an direct Barcelone Madrid ticket is 133€ for an average travel time of 3h26. Your first option of the day is a train Barcelone Madrid departing at 19h00 while the last one leaves at 22h18.  Every day, you have the choice between 22 trains Barcelone Madrid.

From Barcelone to Madrid by multimodal 🚌 + 🚄

the companies Iryo and FlixBus and Renfe accomplish a direct Barcelone Madrid journey.The duration of a from Barcelone to Madrid journey is mostly between 5h28 and 13h50.
Its departure point is located at . This multimodal will then drop you off at .
 Want to know the price of Barcelone Madrid journey? It falls in the range between 49€ and 410€. Are you an early bird? The very first trip departs at 19h01. If, on the contrary, you prefer to travel at night or leave late in the day, the very last departure is at 21h21. Depending on the days, you will have a choice of 10 combined trips Barcelone Madrid per day.

From Barcelone to Madrid by carpooling 🚗

The journey Barcelone-Madrid by carpooling is offered by Blablacar. Prices range from 19€ to 147€, and the trips last between 5h00 and 10h50.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barcelone - Madrid

How much does a bus Barcelone Madrid cost?

Your bus from Barcelone to Madrid journey will cost you a minimum of 27 €. On average, you can book your bus ticket for this trip at 1 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 196 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

How long is the trip Barcelone Madrid by bus?

Your bus from Barcelone to Madrid journey will be at least 7h20 long. On average, expect this journey to last 7h49, with a maximum travel time of 13h45.

When is the first bus Barcelone Madrid leaving?

The very first journey by bus from Barcelone to Madrid departs at 19h00. If you want to leave later, you can still take a bus Barcelone ➜ Madrid at 21h21. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

How many bus Barcelone Madrid are there every day ?

Every day, you have the choice of 13 bus from Barcelone to Madrid that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!

How much does a train ticket from Barcelone to Madrid cost?

Expect at least 37 € for a train Barcelone ➜ Madrid. Depending on the period of your search, the price of the Barcelone Madrid journey can rise to 378 €. A train from Barcelone to Madrid costs an average of 133 €.

How long does the trip from Barcelone to Madrid take by train?

You can expect at least 3h01 for a train Barcelone ➜ Madrid. Your trip from Barcelone to Madrid can take up to 8h35 depending on the time of day and the train company you choose. Your Barcelone Madrid trip in train lasts on average 3h26.

What is the departure time of the train from Barcelone to Madrid?

Would you like to know the first and last departure times of your train Barcelone ➜ Madrid? You're in the right place! Every day, the first departure of the train Barcelone Madrid takes place at 19h00. Conversely, the very last departure is at 22h18. Are you more of a morning person or always leaving at the last minute?

How many train are there from Barcelone to Madrid per day?

22 trains Barcelone ➜ Madrid circulate every day. You have no excuse not to travel.

How much does a carpooling Barcelone Madrid cost?

The minimum price for a carpooling Barcelone Madrid journey is 19 €. Depending on the number of days in advance of your search, the price can go up to 147 € if you wait until the last moment. On average, a carpooling from Barcelone to Madrid ticket costs 53 €.

How long is the trip Barcelone Madrid by carpooling?

The minimum duration of a journey on carpooling Barcelone Madrid is 5h00. The maximum duration, on the other hand, is 10h50. On average, a from Barcelone to Madrid journey by carpooling takes 6h41.

When is the first carpooling Barcelone Madrid leaving?

The first carpooling Barcelone Madrid departs at 19h00, while the last one leaves at 21h20.

How many carpooling Barcelone Madrid are there every day ?

Every day, there are approximately 5 carpooling Barcelone Madrid.

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