The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 9 buses that leave Málaga María Zambrano for Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes on Wed, Mar 18, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 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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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $178 Average price |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Interbus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Interbus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Interbus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Interbus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Interbus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Interbus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Live departures
Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 10:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 5:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 6:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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BASE | 8:20 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h25 | 2:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h35 | 7:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Buses from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:35, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 258 miles (416 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 258 miles (416 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 10:35 |
Last bus 22:45 |
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Bus providers: Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesYou can travel by bus between Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra for as low as $18 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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