Málaga to Madrid bus with Interbus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga to Madrid

Showing times and prices for May 21

Cheapest price

$25

Average price

$47

Fastest journey

5 h 10 m

Average duration

5 h 34 m

Buses per day

61

Distance

416 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Málaga to Madrid will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.

Fast buses

Of the 61 buses that leave Málaga for Madrid on Wed, May 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 21 the direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .

On Wed, May 21 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.

InterbusBASE
11:45PM7h45
Málaga
07:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$251One-way
0 transfers
InterbusBASE
11:20AM6h25
Málaga
05:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$251One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
05:00PM6h00
Málaga
11:00PMMadrid
$281One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
02:00PM5h10
Málaga
07:10PMMadrid
$291One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
09:00AM6h10
Málaga
03:10PMMadrid
$291One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Madrid

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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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€19

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€37

Average price

€90

Average price

8h 4m

Average duration

7h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 20m

Average duration

2h 50m

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30m

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4h 59m

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1h 59m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.5kg

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Live departures

Málaga to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21
Last updated at 11:34 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
alsaNormal+alsa_supraSupra Economy3:30 AM Málaga
14h00
5:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal3:30 AM Málaga
13h30
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal3:30 AM Málaga
12h30
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal4:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
13h00
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal4:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
12h00
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal+alsa_supraSupra Economy4:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
13h30
5:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal5:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
13h30
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal5:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
12h00
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal5:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11h00
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal6:00 AM Málaga
10h00
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal6:00 AM Málaga
11h00
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal6:00 AM Málaga
12h30
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal6:30 AM Málaga
9h30
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal6:30 AM Málaga
10h30
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal6:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h30
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal7:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h00
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal7:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
10h00
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal7:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11h30
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal7:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
10h45
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal7:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
8h15
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal7:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h15
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal8:15 AM Málaga
8h45
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal8:15 AM Málaga
7h45
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal8:15 AM Málaga
10h15
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal8:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
8h15
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal8:45 AM Málaga
8h15
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal8:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
7h15
4:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal9:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h15
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal9:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h35
6:50 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal9:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
7h45
5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
grupo_interbusBASE9:20 AM Málaga
6h25
3:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
alsaNormal+alsa_supraSupra Economy9:30 AM Málaga
8h00
5:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal9:30 AM Málaga
9h20
6:50 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal9:30 AM Málaga
9h00
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal10:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
8h30
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal10:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
8h50
6:50 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal10:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
8h30
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal10:30 AM Málaga
8h00
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal10:30 AM Málaga
8h20
6:50 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal10:30 AM Málaga
11h15
9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal11:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
10h45
9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal11:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
7h50
6:50 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal11:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
7h30
6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal11:30 AM Málaga
10h15
9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal11:30 AM Málaga
10h30
10:00 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal12:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
10h00
10:00 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal12:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h45
9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal12:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h45
10:00 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal12:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h30
9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal12:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h30
10:00 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal12:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h15
9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal1:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
9h00
10:00 PM Madrid1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal1:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
8h45
9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal2:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
7h45
9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
alsaNormal · Normal2:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
8h00
10:00 PM Madrid1 transfer
grupo_interbusBASE9:45 PM Málaga
7h45
5:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Málaga to Madrid

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Buses from Málaga to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€19) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $19 (€16)
Distance
258 miles (416 km)
Average bus duration
7h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
$22 (€19)
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
6
Bus providers
6
Fastest bus
6h 25m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $19 (€16)

Bus providers: Interbus, Alsa and FlixBus from Málaga to Madrid

Find the best buses to Madrid from Málaga with Omio's travel partners Interbus, Alsa and FlixBus from $22 (€19). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

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.

Alsa from Málaga to Madrid bus information:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 39 min
  • Cheapest Price: $51
  • Alsa frequency: 14 a day

Buses from Málaga to Madrid

Traveling from the coast of Andalucia to Spain's capital is easy and comfortable, with a wide range of buses from Málaga to Madrid to choose from every day. Ten to eleven buses leave Málaga on most days, and they only take around 6 hours to get to Madrid. That means finding a quick, suitable connection should be simple.

Which bus companies travel from Málaga to Madrid?

All buses to Madrid from Málaga are operated by Interbus, running services out of Málaga's bus station to both Madrid's airport and the city's Estación Sur. Getting to all parts of the capital should be easy.

How long is the bus from Málaga to Madrid?

Most buses from Málaga to Madrid will take between 6 hours and 6 hours and 30 minutes, with no changes required along the way. However, travelers should be aware that a couple of journeys every day take longer, about 7 hours and 25 minutes. Please check the timetable carefully before booking.

How many buses are there from Málaga to Madrid?

Buses run throughout the year on a regular schedule between Málaga and Madrid. There are 10-11 services on weekdays and Saturdays, and 9 buses on Sundays. Buses leave as early as 7:35 a.m. and there are clusters of departures around lunchtime and mid-afternoon. A late evening service usually leaves just after 11:00 p.m. as well.

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

Departure bus station: InterBus services to Madrid depart from the Estación de Autobuses, which can be found a short walk southwest of the old city and west of the port. It's also next to Maria Zambrano train station, connecting buses with the Costa del Sol. The C1 bus also runs a circular route through the city center to the bus station.

Arrival bus stations: There are two arrival points in Madrid. The Estación Sur is the most convenient for the city itself, only a couple of miles south of the center. The Cercanias C1 line or the Metro will take travelers to all parts of Madrid in no time. Alternatively, buses run to Madrid's airport in the Barajas neighborhood.

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Popular bus stations from Málaga to Madrid

Málaga
Madrid
The major bus station for departures in Málaga is Malaga. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Malaga for your trip from Málaga to Madrid.
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ATMATM
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Paseo de los Tilos
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Tapas Bar (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Malaga
  • Bus: 4, 19, 20, 24, 25 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
The major bus station for arrivals in Madrid is Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses for your trip to Madrid from Málaga.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Calle de Méndez Álvaro
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
  • Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
  • La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
  • Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5

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