Madrid to Málaga bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Málaga

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Grupo Interbus
11:00AM6h40
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:40PMMálaga
$221One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Grupo Interbus
11:59PM7h16
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:15AMMálaga
$221One-way
0 transfers
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Grupo Interbus
01:00PM6h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:30PMMálaga
$221One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
10:00AM6h10
Madrid
04:10PMMálaga
$341One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
04:00PM5h50
Madrid
09:50PMMálaga
$341One-way
0 transfers

Bus schedule from Madrid to Málaga

Showing buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10
Grupo Interbus
11:00AM6h40
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:40PMMálaga
0 transfers
Grupo Interbus
01:00PM6h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:30PMMálaga
0 transfers
Grupo Interbus
11:59PM7h16
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:15AMMálaga
0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Madrid to Málaga?

The best time to book your bus from Madrid to Málaga is 70 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Madrid to Málaga route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Málaga per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Madrid to Málaga.

Bus times from Madrid to Málaga

Showing times and prices for Sep 10

Fastest Journey

6 h 30 m

Average

6 h 48 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

416 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Madrid for Málaga every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Grupo Interbus
01:00PM6h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:30PMMálaga
$221One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Grupo Interbus
11:00AM6h40
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:40PMMálaga
$221One-way
0 transfers
Grupo Interbus
11:59PM7h16
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:15AMMálaga
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Madrid to Málaga

distanceDistance257 miles (415 km)
durationAverage bus duration6 h 30 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$23 (€20)
frequencyBus frequency10 a day
changesDirect busYes, there is 1 direct bus a day
carriersBus providersInterbus, Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or Secorbus

Buses from Madrid to Málaga cover the 257 miles (415 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 30 min with our travel partners like Interbus, Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or Secorbus. Normally, there are 10 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $22 (€19), but the average price of bus tickets is $23 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.

Bus companies: Interbus, BlaBlaCar and Alsa from Madrid to Málaga

You can travel by bus between Madrid and Málaga with Interbus, BlaBlaCar and Alsa for as low as $22 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Bus information from Madrid to Málaga with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: $116
  • Alsa frequency: 4 a day

Buses from Madrid to Málaga

Buses are a popular, affordable and convenient way to get from the Spanish capital to Málaga. There are 11-12 direct buses every day, with services departing from 7:00 a.m. until just before midnight, while the journey takes around 5-7 hours.

Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Málaga?

All direct buses to Málaga from Madrid are operated by InterBus. They run directly to central Malaga from either the capital's Estacion Sur or the airport, providing handy connections for those in central Madrid and people who have just flown in from abroad.

How long is the bus from Madrid to Málaga?

The fastest bus connections between Madrid and Málaga will take just under 6 hours to reach Estación Sur. It's worth noting that there is some variation between different buses, with some services taking as long as 7 hours and 15 minutes to complete the journey. With over an hour difference between the services, it's important to make sure that passengers book the best journey.

How many buses are there from Madrid to Málaga?

Buses depart throughout the day for Málaga, and on any given day travelers can expect a choice of 11-12 different departure times. Departures begin early in the morning at around 7:00 a.m. After that, there should be around 5 morning and lunchtime options, followed by departures every couple of hours until 11:59 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Madrid to Málaga?

Departure bus stations: There are two departure points for buses from Madrid to Málaga. First, passengers can board at the InterBus stop outside Terminal 4 at the airport. Alternatively, buses depart from Estación Sur. To get there from central locations like Atocha or Chamartin, take the Cercanias C-1 light rail service.

Arrival bus station: All InterBus services to Málaga terminate at the same stop in the center of the city. All journeys will end at the Estación de Autobuses, on the Paseo de los Tilos, just southwest of the center. The bus station is less than a mile from the city center and just over the road from Maria Zambrano station, allowing easy transfers to cities like Seville. The Line A Express bus also runs from the bus station to Málaga's airport.

FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Málaga

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Málaga with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Málaga.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Málaga can start from as little as $22 (€19) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Madrid to Málaga is $23 (€20); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Madrid to Málaga bus travel time is 6 h 30 min   for the 257 mile (415 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Madrid to Málaga leaves at 8: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Madrid to Málaga leaves at 9: 59 PM.
Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day from Madrid to Málaga with Interbus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the Madrid to Málaga bus with Interbus, Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or Secorbus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey from Madrid to Málaga as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Madrid, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83. When arriving in Málaga, you can end your trip in bus stations like Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and Malaga.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Málaga by bus is August.
You have options as you can travel to Málaga from Madrid 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

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