How to get from Málaga to Madrid

There are 3 ways to get from Málaga to Madrid: coach, flight or train.

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Madrid, which costs on average £15.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Madrid:

A coach is £32 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Madrid costing on average £47.

A coach journey is usually £30 less than a journey to Madrid by train, which costs on average £45 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Madrid from Málaga is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Madrid that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Madrid by coach can take on average 6 h.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 2 h 37 min   of travel time.

The distance from Málaga to Madrid is approximately 257 miles (415 km).

The average frequency per day from Málaga to Madrid is:

• 10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Madrid from Málaga as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Málaga to Madrid:

• Coaches from Málaga to Madrid most often leave from Málaga, Puerto Málaga and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
• Flights mostly leave from Malaga Airport and tend to arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
• Trains most often depart from Málaga at Malaga María Zambrano and arrive in Madrid at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Grupo Interbus for coaches to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Grupo Interbus Málaga to Madrid tickets on Omio for £15.
• Iberia Express can get you to Madrid by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Iberia Express from Málaga to Madrid for £47 on Omio.
• Travel with Renfe AVE to go to Madrid by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe AVE Málaga to Madrid tickets on Omio for £45.

When planning your trip from Málaga to Madrid, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing on average £15 one way.
• Plane tickets cost £47 one way on average.
• Train tickets cost £45 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Málaga and Madrid online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.