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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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€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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Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Estepona
How to get from Madrid to Estepona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Estepona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE11:00 AM8h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:05 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE11:00 AM8h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:05 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX50494:40 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport5:55 PMMalaga Airport€601One-way0 transfers
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NORMAL.7:40 AM5h55Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:35 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€421One-way1 transfer
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NORMAL.7:40 AM6h35Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:15 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€421One-way1 transfer
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NORMAL.7:40 AM6h50Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:30 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€421One-way1 transfer
BASE10:00 PM7h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:20 AMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€231One-way0 transfers
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EXPRESS.4:40 PM4h20Madrid Barajas Airport9:00 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€741One-way1 transfer
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NORMAL.4:40 PM5h30Madrid Barajas Airport10:10 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€701One-way1 transfer
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NORMAL.4:40 PM5h55Madrid Barajas Airport10:35 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€701One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Estepona
Travel to Estepona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Estepona.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Estepona:
A bus is €11 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Estepona costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Estepona take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Estepona as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Estepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses).
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Vueling to go to Estepona by flight.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Estepona by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 4 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
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