How to travel from Marbella to Madrid

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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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€22

Average price

Cheapest

€130

Average price

€24

Average price

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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30m

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5h 11m

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2h 11m

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3h 0m

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3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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30m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.7kg

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Grupo Interbus

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Air Europa

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SNCF OUIGO

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from Marbella to Madrid

How to get from Marbella to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Grupo InterbusBASE
    8:05 AM7h45
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    3:50 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Grupo InterbusBASE
    8:05 AM7h45
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    3:50 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air EuropaUX5032
    6:20 AM1h10
    Malaga Airport
    7:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AvanzaNORMAL.+iryo06021
    8:20 AM6h02
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    2:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaEXPRESS.+iryo06021
    8:15 AM6h07
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    2:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    471One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+iryo06021
    7:30 AM6h52
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    2:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Grupo InterbusBASE
    12:45 PM7h30
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    8:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Grupo InterbusBASE
    10:40 PM7h20
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    6:00 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+Air EuropaUX5048
    3:15 PM4h40
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    7:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    981One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaNORMAL.+Air EuropaUX5048
    3:00 PM4h55
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    7:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    981One-way
    1 transfer
  • AvanzaEXPRESS.+Air EuropaUX5048
    3:45 PM4h10
    Marbella, Estación de Autobuses
    7:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    1001One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Marbella to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Marbella to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Marbella and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is a train with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Marbella to Madrid:

A train is €12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marbella to Madrid costing on average €21.

A train is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marbella to Madrid costing on average €31.

The fastest way to travel from Marbella to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 43m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The Marbella to Madrid distance is approximately 446 km.
The average frequency per day from Marbella to Madrid is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marbella and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marbella to Madrid:
  • 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 Marbella, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marbella to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with iryo, AVE to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, SNCF OUIGO, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marbella to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with iryo.
  • 5 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, SNCF OUIGO.
Omio customers who travel from Marbella to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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