There are 6 ways to get from Centro, Málaga to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
3h 6m€17–95Bus via Andújar
- Take the bus from Málaga to AndujarAlgeciras
- Take the bus from Andujar to Estación Sur de AutobusesHuelva
7h 46m€41–71Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Málaga to Madrid501.8 km
6h 16m€20–40Fly
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)AGP - MAD
3h 9m€35–135Bus
- Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Estación de Autobuses de GranadaALSA - Mal-Gra / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Estación Sur de AutobusesAlsa
8h 14m€36–78Drive 499.7 km
- Drive from Centro, Málaga to Madrid499.7 km
5h 38m€78–113
Centro, Málaga to Madrid by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Centro, Málaga to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Centro, Málaga to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €17 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Centro, Málaga to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Málaga and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Andujar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Centro, Málaga and Madrid is 515 km. The road distance is 499.7 km.
The best way to get from Centro, Málaga to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €17 - €95.
The train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.
Centro, Málaga to Madrid bus services, operated by Socibus, depart from Málaga station.
Centro, Málaga to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Centro, Málaga to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €17 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Andújar, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €140 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Centro, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–85 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Centro, Málaga to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Málaga and Andujar in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–95
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- socibus@socibus.es
- Website
- socibusventas.es
Bus from Málaga to Andujar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
Bus from Andujar to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://socibusventas.es/en/
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Malaga Eeaa to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Málaga to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Centro, Málaga to Madrid bus services, operated by Socibus, arrive at Andujar station.
Centro, Málaga to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Centro, Málaga to Madrid is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Centro, Málaga to Madrid.
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