The cheapest and fastest buses from Marbella to Madrid
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
446 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marbella to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marbella to Madrid will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 6 buses that leave Marbella for Madrid on Wed, Apr 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 15 the direct buses cover the 446 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Wed, Apr 15 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.
BASE8:05 AM7h45Marbella, Estación de Autobuses3:50 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM5h30Marbella9:30 PMMadrid€271One-way0 transfers
4:10 AM5h40Marbella9:50 AMMadrid€281One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM5h20Marbella9:20 PMMadrid€311One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM5h30Marbella5:00 AMMadrid€331One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM5h20Marbella9:20 PMMadrid€311One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM5h30Marbella9:30 PMMadrid€271One-way0 transfers
11:30 PM5h30Marbella5:00 AMMadrid€331One-way0 transfers
4:10 AM5h40Marbella9:50 AMMadrid€281One-way0 transfers
6:00 PM5h50Marbella11:50 PMMadrid€401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Marbella to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marbella to Madrid 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 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 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 €31.
Distance: 446 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €130 Average price | €24 Average price |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Marbella to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Marbella to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, April 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:40 PM Marbella | 7h20 | 5:00 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, April 15 | |||||
BASE | 6:05 AM Marbella, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 1:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Marbella to Madrid by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Marbella to Madrid
Buses from Marbella to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €9 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 446 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 446 km |
Average bus duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza from Marbella to MadridYou can travel by bus between Marbella to Madrid with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Marbella to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marbella 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.

- Grupo Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Avanza
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Grupo Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Avanza
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Grupo Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Avanza
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Grupo Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Avanza
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Grupo Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Avanza
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Marbella 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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