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Compare train, bus, 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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Benalmádena:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Benalmádena costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Benalmádena costing on average $174 (€142).
Other travel options to Benalmádena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Benalmádena
How to get from Madrid to Benalmádena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Benalmádena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE9:00 AM6h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:30 PMTorremolinos, Av. de los Manantiales (Supeco)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE9:00 AM6h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:30 PMTorremolinos, Av. de los Manantiales (Supeco)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB102112:00 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport1:10 PMGranada Airport$4241One-way0 transfers
Other options
062088:55 PM2h59Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$271One-way0 transfers
066188:30 PM3h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:32 PMMálaga María Zambrano$271One-way0 transfers
061684:55 PM3h01Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano$391One-way0 transfers
BASE9:00 AM6h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:55 PMFuengirola, Av. Ramón y Cajal / C. Lamo de Espinosa$241One-way0 transfers
UX50477:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMMalaga Airport$1211One-way0 transfers
UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
UX504310:35 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Benalmádena:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Benalmádena costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Benalmádena costing on average $174 (€142).
Other travel options to Benalmádena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Benalmádena by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, Alsa to go to Benalmádena by bus.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Benalmádena by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus.
- 8 direct trains per day with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
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