How to travel from Guadalajara to Marbella, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Marbella is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Guadalajara 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid and then to Marbella.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Drive

Drive to Marbella.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance633km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Marbella

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Marbella by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Guadalajara and Marbella is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Guadalajara and Marbella by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Marbella is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Marbella, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Guadalajara and Marbella. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guadalajara and Marbella. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Marbella. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

ALSA, Autocares Grupo Samar and Interbus run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Marbella. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Guadalajara to Marbella. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Guadalajara and Marbella. The distance is around 633km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Marbella is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Marbella

Transport options from Guadalajara to Marbella
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 55m
€88($88)
hourly546km (339 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€63($63)
twice daily658km (409 miles)
Bus via Madrid8h 20m
€50($50)
twice daily650km (404 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 55m
€69($69)
every 2 hours629km (391 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€115($115)
on demand633km (393 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