How to travel from Marbella to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Marbella and Ávila is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marbella to Ávila by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÁvilaMarbella if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estación Sur and then to Ávila.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Málaga then take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Avila.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance692km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marbella and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Marbella to Ávila by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Marbella and Ávila is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (287 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Marbella and Ávila by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marbella to Ávila is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Marbella and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Marbella and Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marbella and Ávila. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marbella to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estación Sur. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Interbus, Jiménez Dorado and ALSA run regular bus services between Marbella and Ávila. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marbella to Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) 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 Marbella and Ávila. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marbella to Ávila is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marbella and Ávila

Transport options from Marbella to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 35m
€95($95)
every 2 hours624km (388 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
€54($54)
5 times a day701km (436 miles)
Bus via Madrid Estacion Sur8h 45m
€67($67)
twice daily701km (436 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 15m
€82($82)
every 3 hours702km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€125($125)
on demand692km (430 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila