Málaga to Madrid bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Málaga to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Grupo Interbus
11:45PM7h45
Málaga
07:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$221One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Grupo Interbus
11:15AM6h30
Málaga
05:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$221One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
02:00PM5h10
Málaga
07:10PMMadrid
$301One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:30PM6h30
Málaga
01:00AMMadrid
$331One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
07:00AM5h10
Málaga
12:10PMMadrid
$331One-way
0 transfers

Bus schedule from Málaga to Madrid

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 12
Alsa
07:00AM12h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
07:00AM8h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
03:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
07:00AM11h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
08:30AM10h30
Málaga
07:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
08:30AM9h30
Málaga
06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
08:30AM11h00
Málaga
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00AM10h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00AM10h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00AM9h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:00AM9h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:00AM9h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:00AM8h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:15AM8h45
Málaga
07:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:15AM9h15
Málaga
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:15AM7h45
Málaga
06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:45AM8h15
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:45AM8h15
Málaga
07:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
10:45AM7h15
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Grupo Interbus
11:15AM6h30
Málaga
05:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
0 transfers
Alsa
11:15AM8h15
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
11:15AM12h15
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
11:15AM7h45
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
11:30AM8h00
Málaga
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
11:30AM12h00
Málaga
11:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
12:00PM7h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
12:00PM11h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
12:00PM7h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
02:30PM9h00
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
03:00PM8h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Alsa
04:00PM7h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
1 transfer
Grupo Interbus
11:45PM7h45
Málaga
07:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
0 transfers

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

The best time to book your bus from Málaga to Madrid is 91 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Málaga to Madrid route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Málaga to Madrid 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 Málaga to Madrid.

Bus times from Málaga to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Fastest Journey

6 h 30 m

Average

9 h 5 m

Buses per day

31

Distance

416 km

Of the 31 buses that leave Málaga for Madrid every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Grupo Interbus
11:15AM6h30
Málaga
05:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$221One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Alsa
10:45AM7h15
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
06:00PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$421One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
12:00PM7h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$561One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
04:00PM7h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
11:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$421One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
12:00PM7h30
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
07:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$561One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Málaga to Madrid

distanceDistance257 miles (415 km)
durationAverage bus duration6 h 30 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$23 (€20)
frequencyBus frequency8 a day
changesDirect busYes, there is 1 direct bus a day
carriersBus companiesInterbus, Alsa or FlixBus

Buses from Málaga to Madrid cover the 257 miles (415 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 30 min with our travel partners like Interbus, Alsa or FlixBus. Normally, there are 8 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 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.

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

Buy your official Interbus, BlaBlaCar and Alsa bus tickets from Málaga to Madrid from $22 (€19) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Alsa from Málaga to Madrid bus information:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $119
  • Alsa frequency: 7 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.

FAQs: Bus from Málaga to Madrid

FAQs: Take the bus from Málaga to Madrid 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 Málaga to Madrid.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Málaga to Madrid can start from as little as $22 (€19) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Málaga to Madrid is $23 (€20); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to Madrid from Málaga is on average 6 h 30 min   for the 257 mile (415 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Madrid from Málaga by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Málaga to Madrid leaves at 9: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Málaga to Madrid leaves at 9: 59 PM.
Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day from Málaga to Madrid with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the best Málaga to Madrid bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Interbus, Alsa or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Málaga and Madrid to compare what amenities they may offer.

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

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

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

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