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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 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 $441.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $441 Average price | $52 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Marbella to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Marbella to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Madrid:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $52 (€44).
A bus is $417 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $441 (€370).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $112 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€73). The journey takes 7h 33m versus 5h 49m 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 Marbella to Madrid
How to get from Marbella to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BASE12:45 PM7h30Marbella, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE12:45 PM7h30Marbella, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX50505:05 PM1h10Malaga Airport6:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
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NORMAL.+0614912:05 PM4h34Marbella, Estación de Autobuses4:39 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$711One-way1 transfer- NORMAL.+0614910:55 AM5h44Marbella, Estación de Autobuses4:39 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$711One-way1 transfer
- NORMAL.+0614910:35 AM6h04Marbella, Estación de Autobuses4:39 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$711One-way1 transfer
- BASE8:05 AM7h45Marbella, Estación de Autobuses3:50 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$251One-way0 transfers
IB5289:10 AM1h20Malaga Airport10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1481One-way0 transfers- UX50389:10 PM1h10Malaga Airport10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2391One-way0 transfers
- NORMAL.+UX50501:50 PM4h25Marbella, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Madrid:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $52 (€44).
A bus is $417 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $441 (€370).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane, British Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
- 2 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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