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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Torremolinos
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Torremolinos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 $33, while a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $85 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m 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 Torremolinos:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Torremolinos costing on average $42.
A train is $52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Torremolinos costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Torremolinos take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
The journey is about 2h 31m faster (2h 51m by train vs 5h 22m by car) and roughly $74 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 vs $106). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Torremolinos
How to get from Madrid to Torremolinos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Torremolinos is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
061684:55 PM2h51Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:46 PMMálaga María Zambrano$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
061684:55 PM2h51Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:46 PMMálaga María Zambrano$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB102112:00 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport1:10 PMGranada Airport$2761One-way0 transfers
Other options
065785:35 PM2h51Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:26 PMMálaga María Zambrano$231One-way0 transfers
065089:55 AM2h52Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:47 PMMálaga María Zambrano$311One-way0 transfers
061089:50 AM2h49Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes12:39 PMMálaga María Zambrano$321One-way0 transfers
BASE9:00 AM6h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:30 PMTorremolinos, Av. de los Manantiales (Supeco)$241One-way0 transfers
IB5077:45 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:00 PMMalaga Airport$481One-way0 transfers
UX50477:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMMalaga Airport$641One-way0 transfers
UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Torremolinos:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Torremolinos costing on average $42.
A train is $52 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Torremolinos costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Torremolinos take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
- Around 11 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 Torremolinos 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 Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Torremolinos by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Torremolinos by flight.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Torremolinos by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
- 8 direct trains per day with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
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