How to travel from Madrid to Benalmádena

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Benalmádena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Benalmádena 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 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €31.

Distance: 268 miles (432 km)

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€29

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€21

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€66

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3h 22m

Average total duration

2h 52m

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7h 5m

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6h 35m

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4h 14m

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1h 14m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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from Madrid to Benalmádena

How to get from Madrid to Benalmádena by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Madrid to Benalmádena is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

IberiaIB527
07:15AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:30AMMalaga Airport
$971One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

IberiaIB527
07:15AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:30AMMalaga Airport
$971One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air EuropaUX5041
09:10AM1h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:20AMMalaga Airport
$1301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IberiaIB43
08:15AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:30AMMalaga Airport
$1091One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB47
04:55PM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:10PMGranada Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1019
07:35AM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:50AMGranada Airport
$1021One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Benalmádena

Travel to Benalmádena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Benalmádena.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Benalmádena including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Benalmádena is a train with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Benalmádena:

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Benalmádena costing on average $24 (€19).

A train is $28 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Benalmádena costing on average $40 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Benalmádena is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Benalmádena take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 47m.

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from Madrid to Benalmádena is approximately 268 miles (432 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Benalmádena is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Benalmádena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Benalmádena:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Torremolinos, Av. de los Manantiales (Supeco).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Benalmádena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with iryo, Ouigo to go to Benalmádena by train.
  • Travel with Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Benalmádena by bus.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Benalmádena by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Benalmádena with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with iryo, Ouigo.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum .
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Benalmádena often also extend their vacation to go to Málaga, Marbella, Gibraltar, La Línea de la Concepción, Mijas. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Benalmádena and these popular destinations at a great price.

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