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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 $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 277 miles (446 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price | $28 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Madrid:
A bus is $0.57 (€0.46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $28 (€22).
A bus is $216 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $243 (€197).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
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$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE12:45 PM7h30Marbella, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UX50389:10 PM1h10Malaga Airport10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$771One-way0 transfers
Other options
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062096:00 PM5h53Marbella, Estación de Autobuses11:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$341One-way1 transfer- NORMAL.+062094:30 PM7h23Marbella, Estación de Autobuses11:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$341One-way1 transfer
- NORMAL.+062096:00 PM5h53Marbella, Estación de Autobuses11:53 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$341One-way1 transfer
- NORMAL.+UX50385:15 PM5h05Marbella, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$871One-way1 transfer
- NORMAL.+UX50384:40 PM5h40Marbella, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$871One-way1 transfer
- NORMAL.+UX50383:15 PM7h05Marbella, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Madrid:
A bus is $0.57 (€0.46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $28 (€22).
A bus is $216 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Madrid costing on average $243 (€197).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- 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.
- 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 Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Ouigo Spain, 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Ouigo Spain, iryo.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia.
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