The distance between Ciudad Real and Marbella is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to Marbella by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marbella → Ciudad Real if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP).
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Take the bus to Granada and then to Marbella.
Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella.
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There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Marbella by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).
The distance between Ciudad Real and Marbella is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Ciudad Real and Marbella by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Marbella is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €49 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Marbella, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Marbella. We recommend that you take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella. instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ciudad Real and Marbella. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Marbella. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Marbella. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Marbella. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Marbella is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Marbella. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ciudad Real and Marbella. The distance is around 395km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Marbella is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €49 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 20m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | €48($48) | once a week | 490km (305 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3hrs | €49($49) | 5 times a day | 402km (250 miles) |
Train to Cordoba-Central, bus | 3hrs | €49($49) | every 3 hours | 402km (250 miles) |
Train to Cordoba-Central, Bus | 6h 25m | €53($53) | once daily | 435km (270 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €73($73) | on demand | 395km (246 miles) |
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The following major airports near Marbella offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.