How to travel from Ciudad Real to Marbella, Spain

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.

6 routes found

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 MarbellaCiudad Real if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Granada and then to Marbella.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
🚀 Fastest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Marbella.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance395km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Marbella

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Ciudad Real to Marbella

Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Marbella

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Marbella
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€100($100)
every 4 hours673km (418 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€48($48)
once a week490km (305 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
3hrs
€49($49)
5 times a day402km (250 miles)
Train to Cordoba-Central, bus3hrs
€49($49)
every 3 hours402km (250 miles)
Train to Cordoba-Central, Bus6h 25m
€53($53)
once daily435km (270 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€73($73)
on demand395km (246 miles)

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Airports near Marbella

The following major airports near Marbella offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Marbella
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Marbella
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Marbella