The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Marbella
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
446 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Marbella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Marbella will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 6 buses that leave Madrid for Marbella every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 446 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Madrid to Marbella
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Marbella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 446 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price | £24 Average Price |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Marbella bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Marbella coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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BASE | 10:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h40 | 17:40 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Marbella
Buses from Madrid to Marbella run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 446 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 446 km |
Average bus duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Interbus, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to MarbellaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Marbella with Interbus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Marbella coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Marbella by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marbella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Marbella
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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