Madrid, MD
Málaga, AN

Madrid to Málaga by Bus or Train

Interbus has the cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Málaga for only £17, on a trip of approximately 6h 40m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Málaga.

  • Interbus
    Cheapest
    Bus
    6h 40m
    Direct
  • Renfe logo
    Fastest
    Train
    2h 42m
    Direct
  • BlaBlaCar Bus logo
    Earliest
    Bus
    6h 30m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Interbus
11:00->17:40
BlaBlaCar Bus
18:30->23:20
Iryo
15:07->17:54
Renfe
16:35->19:52

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Bus from Madrid to Málaga

The bus trip from Madrid to Málaga takes approximately 6h 14m duration and covers a distance of about 416 km. There are usually 25 buses traveling daily to Málaga and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from £16.64 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance416 km
Price£16.64
Frequency25
Fastest4h 50m

Train Madrid to Málaga

It takes an average of 2h 52m to travel from Madrid to Málaga by train, covering a distance of about 416 km. There are usually 16 trains traveling daily from Madrid to Málaga and tickets for this journey start from £34.03 when you book in advance.

Distance416 km
Price£34.03
Frequency16
Fastest2h 42m

BlaBlaCar Bus stations in Madrid

  • Madrid

BlaBlaCar Bus stations in Málaga

  • Málaga

Interbus stations in Madrid

  • Estación Sur

Interbus stations in Málaga

  • Estación de Autobuses de Malaga (Centro), Paseo de los Tilos

  • Estación de autobuses de Málaga

  • Aeropuerto / Airport (AGP)

  • Parada de Autobuses de Torremolinos

Renfe stations in Madrid

  • Madrid Puerta De Atocha

Renfe stations in Málaga

  • Estación María Zambrano

Iryo stations in Madrid

  • Atocha

Iryo stations in Málaga

  • Málaga María Zambrano Train Station

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Málaga is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.