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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fuengirola to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €31.
Distance: 438 km
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €110 Average price |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to Travel from Fuengirola to Madrid?
Getting from Fuengirola to Madrid can be done through a train, bus or plane. The distance between the two cities is 272 miles, and travelling between the two could take anywhere from just over an hour to seven hours depending on the means of transport you choose. All options are fairly affordable, with plenty of direct services.
What is the Cheapest Way to Get from Fuengirola to Madrid?
The cheapest way to travel is generally by bus. Grupo Interbus is a transport provider offering a direct route between the two cities with travel times as quick as six hours and 50 minutes. The buses depart from Fuengirola, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive at Madrid Estacion terminus. There are six departures in a day. Although this mode of transport requires one to spend more time while travelling, it is the most scenic route, allowing travellers to enjoy nature at its best while saving money.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Fuengirola to Madrid?
Air nostrum is the fastest means of transport from Fuengirola to Madrid, and the planes depart from Grenada Airport, a bit further outside of town, and arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport at approximately one hour and 10 minutes. However, this does require you to get from Fuengirola to Grenada, about 64 miles outside of the city centre, so this will add time to your trip. There are plenty of other attractive options for direct flights, including options that depart from Malaga Airport, closer to the city centre. These take around one hour and 24 minutes.
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Travel from Fuengirola to Madrid by Train
There are more than 10 trains that depart from Fuengirola Estacion de Autobuses heading to Madrid Puerta de Atocha with the fastest train taking four hours 40 minutes. The primary transport providers for this route are Renfe AVE and Avanza, and most require one transfer. Depending on the connection, travel time could be over six hours. Moreover, the trip is exciting following the scenic views along the route. Using a train to move between these two cities is the most convenient, mainly because the trips are perfectly stretched throughout the day.
Travel from Fuengirola to Madrid by Bus
Travelling by bus provides you with a visual treat as you cross through vibrant cities and exquisite natural landscapes. If you're an environmentalist, travelling via a bus creates the smallest carbon footprint as compared to other modes of transport. Interbus is the primary bus transport provider with over eight departures. Avanza &Renfe AVE also provides transportation with similar travel times. Ideally, it takes an average of seven hours to move between the two towns, depending on traffic conditions. Once you're in Madrid Puerta de Atacho station, it takes seven minutes to get to the city centre if you take a taxi and five minutes if you use the Line 1 subway.
Travel from Fuengirola to Madrid by Plane
Flying is the fastest mode of transport, but if you're connecting, it can end up taking much longer. Planes depart from either Malaga Airport or Granada Airport and arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport. The flights are distributed throughout the day, so you can choose the trip that works best for you. Although travel time can be as much as 13 hours, you can book direct flights that only take one hour and 15 minutes to reach your destination. However, if you want to stop over several destinations before you get to Madrid, you can choose a flight with one or two transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from Fuengirola to Madrid:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fuengirola to Madrid costing on average €19.
A train is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fuengirola to Madrid costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Fuengirola and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Fuengirola, Av. Ramón y Cajal / C. Lamo de Espinosa and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with iryo, Ouigo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum , Iberia, Vueling Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- 6 direct trains per day with iryo, Ouigo.
- 5 direct buses per day with Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum , Iberia.
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