The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
417 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 8 buses that leave Málaga María Zambrano for Madrid on Sun, Dec 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 417 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 6 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €43.
Distance: 417 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€43 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price |
6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 10:35 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h40 | 5:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid by train, bus, or flight
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Overview: Bus from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid
Buses from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €11 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 417 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 417 km |
Average bus duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 09:15 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Bus providers: Interbus, BlaBlaCar from Málaga María Zambrano to MadridYou can travel by bus between Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid with Interbus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Málaga María Zambrano to Madrid
- 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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