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Compare bus and flight for Estepona to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Estepona to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $490.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $490 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Estepona to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Estepona to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Estepona to Madrid:
A bus is $464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Estepona to Madrid costing on average $490.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91. The journey takes 7h 59m versus 6h 14m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Estepona to Madrid
How to get from Estepona to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Estepona to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB173612:45 PM 1h15 Malaga Airport 2:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB1736
12:45 PM 1h15 Malaga Airport 2:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX54345:30 PM 1h10 Malaga Airport 6:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $145 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IB489:55 PM 1h20 Malaga Airport 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
NORMAL.+IB17367:15 AM 6h45 Estepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses) 2:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $134 1 One-way 1 transfer- NORMAL.+IB48
4:10 PM 7h05 Estepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses) 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $134 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Estepona to Madrid:
A bus is $464 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Estepona to Madrid costing on average $490.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Estepona and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Estepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with British Airways, Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express.
- 2 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus.
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