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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Estepona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Estepona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. 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 $29, while a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Estepona:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Estepona costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Estepona take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (5h 13m by bus vs 6h 6m by car) and save roughly $91 (€74) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€23) vs $120 (€97)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Estepona
How to get from Madrid to Estepona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Estepona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BASE10:00 PM7h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:20 AMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE10:00 PM7h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:20 AMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX50477:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMMalaga Airport$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
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NORMAL.4:55 PM5h45Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:40 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)$461One-way1 transfer- 06168+NORMAL.4:55 PM6h10Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:05 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)$461One-way1 transfer
- 06168+NORMAL.4:55 PM7h05Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:00 AMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)$461One-way1 transfer
- BASE11:00 AM8h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:05 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)$271One-way0 transfers
- UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$641One-way0 transfers
- UX504310:35 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$761One-way0 transfers
- UX5035+NORMAL.6:30 AM3h50Madrid Barajas Airport10:20 AMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)$801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Estepona:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Estepona costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Estepona take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Estepona as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Estepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses).
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Vueling to go to Estepona by flight.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Estepona by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia.
- 4 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
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