How to travel from Guadalajara to Ronda, Spain

The distance between Guadalajara and Ronda is around 585km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Guadalajara to Ronda 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) then take the bus to Ronda.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Atocha and then to Ronda.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid then Marbella and then to Ronda.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ronda.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance599km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Guadalajara and Ronda

There are several options for getting from Guadalajara to Ronda by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Guadalajara and Ronda is around 585km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 501km (311 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Guadalajara and Ronda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Guadalajara to Ronda is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Guadalajara and Ronda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Guadalajara and Ronda. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Guadalajara to Ronda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Renfe Cercanias and Renfe run train services between Guadalajara and Ronda. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Guadalajara and Ronda. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Guadalajara to Ronda. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid and Marbella. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

ALSA, Avanza Grupo, Autocares Grupo Samar and Interbus run regular bus services between Guadalajara and Ronda. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m 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 Ronda. We recommend that you take the bus to Canillejas then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Ronda. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Ronda is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Ronda. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Ronda. The distance is around 599km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Guadalajara to Ronda is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Guadalajara and Ronda

Transport options from Guadalajara to Ronda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
€100($100)
every 20 mins607km (377 miles)
Bus to Canillejas, plane5hrs
€185($185)
once daily681km (423 miles)
Train
5hrs
€40($40)
once daily585km (364 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€76($76)
twice daily720km (447 miles)
Bus via Madrid9h 30m
€63($63)
twice daily712km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€110($110)
on demand599km (372 miles)

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Airports near Ronda

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

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Ronda
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Ronda
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ronda