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Compare bus, train, and flight for Fuengirola to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fuengirola to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €287.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price | €287 Average price | €89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Fuengirola to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Fuengirola to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Fuengirola to Madrid:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fuengirola to Madrid costing on average €48.
A bus is €255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fuengirola to Madrid costing on average €287.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Tickets start at around €33 compared to roughly €89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €57. The journey takes 9h 18m versus 5h 28m 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.
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How to get from Fuengirola to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Fuengirola to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB529:40 AM 1h20 Malaga Airport 11:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB52
9:40 AM 1h20 Malaga Airport 11:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX5436
9:35 PM 1h10 Malaga Airport 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €110 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IB48
9:55 PM 1h20 Malaga Airport 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers - UX5038
9:10 PM 1h10 Malaga Airport 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €227 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Fuengirola to Madrid:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fuengirola to Madrid costing on average €48.
A bus is €255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fuengirola to Madrid costing on average €287.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fuengirola and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Fuengirola, Av. Ramón y Cajal / C. Lamo de Espinosa and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express, BA Euroflyer to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
- 1 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus.
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