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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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$38 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Málaga to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- UX50428:35 AM1h10Malaga Airport9:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$5181One-way0 transfers
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- UX50428:35 AM1h10Malaga Airport9:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$5181One-way0 transfers
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- UX50428:35 AM1h10Malaga Airport9:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$5181One-way0 transfers
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AT985 · AT9708:30 PM22h40Malaga Airport7:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$6761One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Malaga to Madrid
Anyone traveling in Spain from Malaga to Madrid can choose between trains, buses and flights. Trains and flights require about the same amount of time when traveling from Malaga to Madrid. Alternatively, buses are the cheapest transportation option, although the route requires 6 hours of travel time.
Trains from Malaga to Madrid | Buses from Malaga to Madrid | Flights from Malaga to Madrid
Malaga to Madrid Travel Comparison
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€17 |
6:00 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€63 |
2:35 h |
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€61 |
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What is the best way to travel from Malaga to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Madrid
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Malaga to Madrid. Buses traveling from Malaga to Madrid depart from Malaga's bus station and take approximately 6 hours to arrive at Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses. Approximately 8 buses travel from Malaga to Madrid every day, with the first bus departing Malaga at 7:35 a.m. Daibus is the main bus company that travels from Malaga to Madrid.
Fastest way to travel from Malaga to Madrid
Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Malaga to Madrid; however, when traveling to and from Malaga and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Renfe AVE train is actually the fastest way to travel. Both Iberia and Air Europa offer direct flights from Malaga to Madrid. Trains traveling from Malaga to Madrid depart from Malaga's María Zambrano train station and arrive at Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station after as little as 2:35 h of traveling.
Most popular way to travel from Malaga to Madrid
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Malaga to Madrid. The train journey from Malaga to Madrid is only €2 more expensive than flying on average while also being faster when travel time to and from Malaga and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration. Alternatively, taking a high-speed AVE train is at least 3 and a half hours faster than traveling from Malaga to Madrid by bus. High-speed Renfe trains usually depart from Malaga's María Zambrano train station and take as little as 2:35 h to arrive at Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station. Around 11 trains travel from Malaga to Madrid every day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Madrid:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Madrid costing on average $23 (€19).
A train is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Madrid costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Air Nostrum, Vueling Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, Secorbus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 18 direct trains per day with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 5 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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