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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Fuengirola
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Fuengirola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 train costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $334.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$334 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Fuengirola:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Fuengirola costing on average $61.
A train is $278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Fuengirola costing on average $334.
Other travel options to Fuengirola take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
You'll arrive about 3h 29m sooner (2h 3m by flight vs 5h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $334 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Fuengirola
How to get from Madrid to Fuengirola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Fuengirola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
060787:36 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:25 AMMálaga María Zambrano$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
060787:36 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:25 AMMálaga María Zambrano$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
065089:55 AM2h52Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:47 PMMálaga María Zambrano$191One-way0 transfers
060888:55 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:44 AMMálaga María Zambrano$201One-way0 transfers
061089:50 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:39 PMMálaga María Zambrano$201One-way0 transfers
BASE9:00 AM6h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:55 PMFuengirola, Av. Ramón y Cajal / C. Lamo de Espinosa$241One-way0 transfers
IB10017:10 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMMalaga Airport$921One-way0 transfers
UX50319:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:05 PMMalaga Airport$1601One-way0 transfers
UX50477:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMMalaga Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Fuengirola:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Fuengirola costing on average $61.
A train is $278 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Fuengirola costing on average $334.
Other travel options to Fuengirola take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Fuengirola 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 Fuengirola, Av. Ramón y Cajal / C. Lamo de Espinosa.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Fuengirola by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Fuengirola by flight.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Fuengirola by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
- 1 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
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