Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 10 m
Average
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
416 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Málaga every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 257 miles (415 km) | |
Average coach duration | 6 h 10 min | |
Average coach ticket price | £15 (€17) | |
Coach frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct coach | Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day | |
Coach companies | BlaBlaCar, Flixbus, Grupo Interbus, Union Ivkoni International or Autocares Grupo Samar |
Coaches from Madrid to Málaga cover the 257 miles (415 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 10 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar, Flixbus, Grupo Interbus, Union Ivkoni International or Autocares Grupo Samar. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this route for as low as £15, but the average price of coach tickets is £15. Travellers depart most frequently from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in Málaga, Puerto Málaga.
For as little as £15 you can travel by coach between Madrid and Málaga with FlixBus and Samar. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus from Madrid to Málaga coach information:
One of the best ways to travel from Madrid to Málaga is by taking a coach with Samar. Omio helps you find the ideal Samar coach between Madrid and Málaga by showing you Samar current coach timetables, the coach tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like luggage policy) and the best prices for this Madrid to Málaga route. You can expect to travel 257 miles (415 km) from Madrid to Málaga on a coach with Samar. If you are using the Omio app to search for coaches between Madrid and Málaga, you can check straight away if the Samar ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the coach station. Once you’ve found that perfect coach, book your Samar coach ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Madrid to Málaga!
Coach information from Madrid to Málaga with Samar:
Spain's capital of Madrid serves as a major transportation hub for the whole country. Not surprisingly, there are many options for regular bus travel in Spain that connects many of the major cities to Madrid - including to the Costa del Sol city of Malaga. Buses from Madrid to Malaga run regularly all throughout the week on a route operated by Spanish bus provider, DAIBUS. The journey is direct and takes approximately 6 hours to complete. Buses depart all throughout the day, starting in the morning through to just before midnight.
Return buses from Malgas to Madrid are also available.
Buses from Madrid to the South of Spain depart from South Station, or Mendez-Alvaro Bus Station, which is a short Metro journey from the Atocha Train Station. This station is a major transport hub as many bus routes across Spain stop in Madrid at Mendez-Alvaro Bus Station - making connections from other cities onwards to Malaga possible. Madrid's efficient Metro system covers the whole city, the airport and outlying districts, and offers the easiest connections to the station from within the capital. For late evening transport to the station, night buses run as well as taxis are accessible to the bus station.
Malaga is a cosmopolitan city and a popular tourist destination on the Costa del Sol. With its pedestrianised historic centre and rejuvenated harbour area, Malaga is a pleasant place to explore on foot and enjoy al-fresco dining on tapas and fresh seafood. Visitors can explore the Cathedral, the Alcazar and Castillo de Gibralforo, as well as discovering the works of Picasso in the city's excellent galleries and museums. Buses arrive into Malaga at the Maria Zambrano Bus and Train Station. This new complex is just 1 km from the heart of Malaga. Local buses run from Maria Zambrano to the city, the airport, Malaga province and along the coast. Cercania trains also stop at the airport and resort towns, such as Fuengirola and Torremolinos. The first stage of Malaga's long-awaited Metro system opened in the Summer of 2014, with two lines serving the West of the city and provides easy connections. Taxis are also available at the bus and train station.
When taking the coach to Málaga from Madrid, you can choose to depart from coach stations like Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Estación de Moncloa and Madrid, Méndez Álvaro - Terminal. Your trip can end in coach stations such as Málaga, Puerto Málaga, Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha and arrive in Málaga, Puerto Málaga.
The most popular departure coach station with passengers for this journey, called Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Madrid.
The most popular arrival coach station, Málaga, Puerto Málaga, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre of Málaga.
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