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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
438 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fuengirola to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fuengirola to Madrid will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 1 buses that leave Fuengirola for Madrid on Sun, May 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 438 km distance in an average of 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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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BASEOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fuengirola to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $224 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fuengirola to Madrid:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fuengirola to Madrid costing on average $31 (€25).
A bus is $199 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fuengirola to Madrid costing on average $224 (€181).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $109 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€67). The journey takes 5h 55m versus 5h 28m 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 Grupo Interbus, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Fuengirola to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 8:30 AM Fuengirola, Av. Ramón y Cajal / C. Lamo de Espinosa | 7h20 | 3:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Fuengirola to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 272 miles (438 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 272 miles (438 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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