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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 €22. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 461 km
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €195 Average price |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m 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.
BASE10:00 PM7h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:20 AMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€221One-way0 transfers
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BASE10:00 PM7h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:20 AMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX50319:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:05 PMMalaga Airport€1111One-way0 transfers
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NORMAL.7:40 AM5h55Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:35 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€1081One-way1 transfer
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NORMAL.7:40 AM6h35Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:15 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€1081One-way1 transfer
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NORMAL.7:40 AM6h50Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:30 PMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€1081One-way1 transfer
UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport€1831One-way0 transfers
IB10017:10 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMMalaga Airport€1961One-way0 transfers
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NORMAL.6:30 AM3h45Madrid Barajas Airport10:15 AMEstepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses)€1961One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Estepona
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Estepona:
A bus is €172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Estepona costing on average €195.
Other travel options to Estepona take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
- Around 8 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Estepona, Avenida Litoral (Estación de Autobuses).
- 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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