The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Estepona
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 14 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Estepona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Estepona will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 6 buses that leave Madrid for Estepona on Thu, Feb 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 461 km distance in an average of 6 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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 bus and flight for Madrid to Estepona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Estepona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 461 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €121 Average price |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Estepona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Estepona buses for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h05 | 6:05 PM Estepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Estepona
Buses from Madrid to Estepona run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 461 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 461 km |
Average bus duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Bus providers: Interbus, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to EsteponaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Estepona with Interbus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Estepona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Estepona by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Estepona, 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
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Estepona
- 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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