There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Gibraltar by train, bus, car or plane
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Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to La Linea De La Concepcion
Drive
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Drive from Madrid to Gibraltar
Fly to Malaga, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP)
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Take the bus from Malaga Airport to La Línea de la Concepción
Fly to Jerez, bus
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Jerez (XRY)
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Take the bus from Jerez de la Frontera to Los Barrios
Madrid to Gibraltar by bus
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Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for GibraltarQuestions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar is to bus via Algeciras San Bernardo Bus Station, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar is to fly and bus which costs €35 - €190 and takes 5h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Estacion Sur and arriving at La Linea De La Concepcion. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Madrid and Gibraltar is 496 km. The road distance is 657.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Madrid to Gibraltar, including transfers.
Madrid to Gibraltar bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 10m.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Malaga Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Madrid to Gibraltar bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at La Linea De La Concepcion station.
- Distance: 496.3 km
- Duration: 6h 26m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Gibraltar?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to San Roque-La Linea twice daily. Tickets cost $40 - $50 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to La Linea De La Concepcion once daily. Tickets cost $50 - $75 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $300
Flights from Madrid to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $280
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $230
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $330
- Website
- kuwaitairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $900
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to San Roque-La Linea
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to La Linea De La Concepcion
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- alsa.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Algeciras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Malaga Airport to La Línea de la Concepción
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $17
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
- Phone
- +34 982 29 29 00
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Jerez de la Frontera to Los Barrios
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Schedules at
- monbus.es
Want to know more about travelling around Gibraltar
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Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Gibraltar is 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Madrid to Gibraltar.
Etihad, Kuwait Airways, Air Europa and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Malaga Airport.
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