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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Málaga 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 35m. 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 €36.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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€37 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €182 Average price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 35m Average total duration 18h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to Travel from Madrid to Malaga
It's possible for travelers in Spain to journey from Madrid to Malaga by train, plane or bus. The fastest route is traveling via train while traveling by bus is the slowest. Although flight time is only around 1 hour, city transfers, check-in and security times add up to require 3.5 hours of travel time for the total journey.
Trains from Madrid to Malaga | Buses from Madrid to Malaga | Flights from Madrid to Malaga
Madrid to Malaga Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€17 |
5:50 h |
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€54 |
2:20 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Malaga?
Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Malaga
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Malaga. Buses traveling from Madrid to Malaga depart from Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses and take a little under 6 hours to arrive at Malaga's bus station. Approximately 9 buses travel from Madrid to Malaga every day, with the first bus departing Madrid at 7:00 a.m. Daibus is the main bus company that travels from Madrid to Malaga.
Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Malaga
Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Malaga; however, when traveling to and from Malaga and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration taking a high-speed Renfe AVE train is actually the fastest way to travel. Both Iberia and Air Europa offer direct flights from Madrid to Malaga. Trains traveling from Madrid to Malaga depart from Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station and arrive at Malaga's María Zambrano train station after as little as 2:20 h of traveling.
Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Malaga
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Malaga. The train journey from Madrid to Malaga is only €3 more expensive than flying on average while also being faster when travel time to and from Malaga and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration. Alternatively, taking a high-speed AVE train is at least 3 and a half hours faster than traveling from Madrid to Malaga by bus. High-speed Renfe trains usually depart from Madrid's Puerta De Atocha train station and take as little as 2:20 h to arrive at Malaga's María Zambrano train station. Around 11 trains travel from Madrid to Malaga every day.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Málaga
Travel to Málaga 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 Málaga.
There are 3 options to travel to Málaga from Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Málaga from Madrid is by taking a train, which costs on average $17 (€15).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Madrid to Málaga:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $21 (€19) from Madrid to Málaga.
Taking a train costs $17 (€16) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $34 (€31) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Madrid to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Málaga that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 15 min.
Train takes on average 2 h 42 min.
The distance is approximately 257 miles (415 km) from Madrid to Málaga.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Málaga is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 13 flights per day.
- 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Málaga:
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga.
- Flights from Madrid to Málaga most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains from Madrid to Málaga most often leave from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Málaga:
- You can travel by bus between Madrid and Málaga with Interbus, Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus, and you can find Interbus Madrid to Málaga tickets for $21 (€19) on Omio.
- You can travel by plane from Madrid to Málaga with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum or Vueling Airlines, and you can find Iberia Express Madrid to Málaga tickets for $34 (€31) on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Madrid and Málaga with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo or Renfe Viajeros, and you can find Renfe AVLO Madrid to Málaga tickets for $17 (€15) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Málaga with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Interbus, Alsa or FlixBus 6 direct buses per day.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Europa or Iberia Express.
- Direct trains with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Ouigo or Renfe Viajeros with 15 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Málaga as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Málaga.
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