Spain by bus
Traveling by bus in Spain is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Spain cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.Table Of Contents
Intercity buses in Spain
In Spain intercity buses are available on more than 4244 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 56 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Spain intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Barcelona - Girona (Airport) or Lloret de Mar - Girona (Airport) can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.
Domestic routes
As mentioned above there are more than 4244 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Spain. Below you will find some of the most popular Spain travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:
International routes
From Spain there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as France, Portugal and Andorra, as well as to other countries such as Italy, Italy and Germany.The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Spain bus companies.
Most of the International bus departures drive from Barcelona, Seville and Terminal 1 - Barcelona Airport. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.
Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:
Airport buses in Spain
If you are flying to Spain you will land in one of 31 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Spain airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.International airports:
Domestic airports:
Valladolid (Airport)
Huesca (Airport)
Badajoz (Airport)
Leon (Airport)
Bus companies in Spain
There are over 112 bus companies operating in Spain. 59 companies offer intercity bus lines, 6 companies drive airport shuttles, 10 companies operate regional and local lines, 72 bus companies offer bus rental and 18 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 47 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Madrid and Badajoz.59 intercity bus companies operating in Spain are very different in size. The largest Spain company Alsa connects more than 526 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Tussam Sevilla only has service to 2 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Spain. Full list of bus companies in Spain can be found here.
Bus stations in Spain
In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Spain there is a total of 308 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Spain click here.
Hire a coach in Spain
Spain bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Spain. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Spain:
Autos Mediterraneo
Plana
Autocares Benidom
Alsa
Najera Bus
Public transportation in Spain
In the majority of larger Spain cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Barcelona or Madrid you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.
Here is a list of some Spain companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.
Plana
Autobuses Garayar
Autobuses Ifach
Socibus
TITSA
Arriva Spain
Avanza Movilidad Urbana
Avanza
BAMBus
Vectalia Movilidad
Public transportation in Spain
As a visitor of Spain, you have lots of great Spain sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Paseo del Prado (Madrid), Main Square Madrid (Madrid) and Royal Palace of Madrid (Madrid). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Spain worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Spain:
Paseo del Prado
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Main Square Madrid
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Royal Palace of Madrid
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Cathedral of Seville
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Aljafería Palace
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Central Market of Valencia
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