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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Marbella
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Marbella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a flight costs an average of $302.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $302 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Marbella
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Marbella, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Marbella:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Marbella costing on average $48 (€41).
A bus is $277 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Marbella costing on average $302 (€253).
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $111 (€93) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $86 (€72). The journey takes 7h 21m versus 5h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Marbella
How to get from Madrid to Marbella by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Marbella is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RF
10:00 PM 7h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 5:00 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RF
10:00 PM 7h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 5:00 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX5435
7:30 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:45 PM Malaga Airport $128 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IB5277:10 AM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:30 AM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers- IB51
7:40 AM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:00 AM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB49
7:55 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:15 PM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Marbella:
A bus is $23 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Marbella costing on average $48 (€41).
A bus is $277 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Marbella costing on average $302 (€253).
Other travel options to Marbella take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Marbella as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, British Airways, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express, BA Euroflyer to go to Marbella by flight.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO to go to Marbella by train.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus to go to Marbella by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
- 2 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus.
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