How to travel from Málaga to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Málaga and Madrid is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Málaga to Madrid by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Málaga to Madrid by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Málaga and Madrid is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (258 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Málaga and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Málaga to Madrid is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Madrid. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Málaga and Madrid with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 55m.

Renfe AVE run train services between Málaga and Madrid. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Málaga and Madrid. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Málaga and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between Málaga and Madrid. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to Madrid. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Málaga and Madrid. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Málaga to Madrid

Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Madrid

Transport options from Málaga to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€65($65)
5 times a day513km (319 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€55($55)
every 20 mins533km (331 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€63($63)
on demand529km (329 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid