You can get from Málaga to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
To get from Málaga to Madrid on 24 May we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 257 miles (415 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £15 - £47 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £15 • 6 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £47 • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Grupo Interbus, Iberia Express or Renfe AVE |
Travel 257 miles (415 km) by coach, flight or train between Málaga and Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £15. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Grupo Interbus, Iberia Express or Renfe AVE among others. Travellers can even take a direct 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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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