How to get to Mijas from Madrid

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Compare train, flight and coach for Madrid to Mijas

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Mijas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £264.

Distance: 433 km

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£264

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£38

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Cheapest

£57

Average Price

£79

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 12m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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2h 0m

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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30m

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14h 14m

Average total duration

13h 44m

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30m

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5h 30m

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Air Europa

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Mijas is a train with an average price of £38.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Mijas:

A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Mijas costing on average £57.

A train is £226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Mijas costing on average £264.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Mijas is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Mijas take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 12m.

Coach takes on average 14h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Mijas including taking a train, flight and coach.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 18m sooner (2h 12m by flight vs 5h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £264 compared to roughly £79 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Madrid to Mijas

How to get to Mijas from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Mijas is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • iryo06108
    9:502h49
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    12:39Málaga María Zambrano
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • iryo06108
    9:502h49
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    12:39Málaga María Zambrano
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX5035
    6:301h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    7:45Malaga Airport
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • iryo06118
    11:552h49
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    14:44Málaga María Zambrano
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF OUIGO06508
    9:552h47
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    12:42Málaga María Zambrano
    £261One-way
    0 changes
  • iryo06208
    20:552h49
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    23:44Málaga María Zambrano
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • Air EuropaUX5043
    10:351h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:50Malaga Airport
    £491One-way
    0 changes
  • IberiaIB1001
    7:101h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:30Malaga Airport
    £511One-way
    0 changes
  • Air EuropaUX5031
    21:501h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    23:05Malaga Airport
    £591One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Madrid to Mijas

Travel to Mijas easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Mijas.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Mijas including taking a train, flight and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Mijas is a train with an average price of £38.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Mijas:

A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Mijas costing on average £57.

A train is £226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Mijas costing on average £264.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Mijas is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Mijas take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 12m.

Coach takes on average 14h 14m.

The Madrid to Mijas distance is approximately 433 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Mijas is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Mijas as scheduled services by train, flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Mijas:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Mijas, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Grupo Interbus, FlixBus to go to Mijas by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Mijas by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Europa, Iberia Express, British Airways, Iberia to go to Mijas by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Mijas with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with Grupo Interbus.
  • 8 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Mijas often also extend their vacation to go to Málaga, Seville, Ronda, Marbella, Fuengirola. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mijas and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Madrid to Mijas, you can choose from several travel options including train, flight and coach.
In Mijas, you can relax at Playa de La Cala, stroll through the Mijas Botanical Garden, take a donkey taxi ride, attend a flamenco show, or hike the trails of Sierra de Mijas. Visit Mijas Pueblo for panoramic views, explore the Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña, experience the Mijas Bullring, enjoy the unique Carromato de Mijas museum, and taste local wines at the Mijas Wine Museum.
A visit to Mijas can be enjoyed over 2 to 3 days to explore its charming white-washed village, cultural attractions, and nearby beaches.

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