How to travel from Marbella to Madrid

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Marbella to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marbella to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $50.

Distance: 277 miles (446 km)

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Driving

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$239

Average price

$27

Average price

$112

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

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30m

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5h 9m

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2h 9m

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3h 0m

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3h 4m

Average total duration

2h 34m

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5h 49m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

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1.3 - 2.7kg

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Grupo Interbus

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Air Europa

Most popular airline

SNCF OUIGO

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Madrid:

A bus is $0.56 (€0.46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $27 (€22).

A bus is $212 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $239 (€197).

The fastest way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 34m.

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marbella and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Marbella to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Marbella to Madrid

How to get from Marbella to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Grupo InterbusRF
    10:40 PM7h20
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    6:00 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Grupo InterbusRF
    10:40 PM7h20
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    6:00 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX5038
    9:10 PM1h10
    Malaga Airport
    10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AvanzaNORMAL.+iryo06199
    4:30 PM6h11
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    10:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+iryo06199
    12:45 PM9h56
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    10:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+iryo06199
    5:25 PM5h16
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    10:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Grupo InterbusBASE
    12:45 PM7h30
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    8:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Grupo InterbusBASE
    8:05 AM7h45
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    3:50 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+Air EuropaUX5038
    5:25 PM4h55
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+Air EuropaUX5038
    5:10 PM5h10
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+Air EuropaUX5038
    5:00 PM5h20
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Marbella to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Marbella to Madrid there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 86,50% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Marbella to Madrid. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Marbella to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Marbella to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Marbella and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Madrid:

A bus is $0.56 (€0.46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $27 (€22).

A bus is $212 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $239 (€197).

The fastest way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 34m.

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

The distance from Marbella to Madrid is approximately 277 miles (446 km).
The average frequency per day from Marbella to Madrid is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marbella and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marbella to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marbella, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marbella to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo, AVE to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marbella to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Marbella to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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