There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Gibraltar by train, bus, car, plane or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 6 h 11 min
$70 - $88
Cheapest option
Bus Interbus • 7 h 30 min
$24 - $70
5 alternative options
Bus ALSA • 9 h 19 min
$42 - $67
Drive • 6 h 41 min
$75 - $120
Fly to Malaga, bus • 5 h 56 min
$58 - $277
Fly to Tangier, car ferry, bus • 7 h 59 min
$90 - $334
Fly to Jerez, bus • 7 h 21 min
$84 - $397
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar is to bus which costs 35€ - 60€ and takes 9 h 19 min.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar is to fly and bus which costs 50€ - 250€ and takes 5 h 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Méndez Álvaro and arriving at La Línea de la Concepción. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 h 30 min.
The distance between Madrid and Gibraltar is 496 km. The road distance is 658.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar without a car is to train which takes 6 h 11 min and costs 60€ - 80€.
It takes approximately 6 h 11 min to get from Madrid to Gibraltar, including transfers.
Madrid to Gibraltar bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Madrid Méndez Álvaro station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar is to train which takes 6 h 11 min and costs 60€ - 80€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 21€ - 60€ and takes 7 h 30 min.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Malaga Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 10 min.
Madrid to Gibraltar bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at La Línea de la Concepción station.
- Distance: 310.2 miles
- Duration: 6 h 11 min
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Gibraltar?
Spanish Railways (RENFE) operates a train from Madrid to Gibraltar 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65 - $85 and the journey takes 4 h 59 min. Alternatively, Interbus operates a bus from Madrid to Gibraltar 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24 - $70 and the journey takes 7 h 30 min.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 13 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $420
Flights from Madrid to Malaga via Melilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $420
Flights from Madrid to Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $400
Flights from Madrid to Jerez
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $320
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga via Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $220
Flights from Madrid to Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55 - $290
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to San Roque-La Linea
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $85
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- 902 64 64 28
- info@interbus.es
- Website
- interbus.es
Bus from Madrid Méndez Álvaro to La Línea de la Concepción
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24 - $70
- Schedules at
- interbus.es
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 so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with 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
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to La Linea De La Concepcion
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Fuengirola to La Linea De La Concepcion
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $29
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 956 291 168
- comercial@tgcomes.es
- Website
- tgcomes.es
Bus from Tarifa - Centro de Salud to Algeciras San Bernardo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- siu.ctmcg.es
Bus from Algeciras San Bernardo Bus Station to Mondéjar
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- siu.ctmcg.es
- Phone
- +34 (0) 955038665
- Website
- siu.ctmcg.es
Bus from Tarifa - Centro de Salud to Algeciras
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- siu.ctmcg.es
Bus from Algeciras to Mondéjar
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $5
- Schedules at
- siu.ctmcg.es
- Phone
- +34 (0) 956702609
- informacion.cadiz@grupovalenzuela.com
- Website
- grupovalenzuela.com
Bus from Jerez de la Frontera to Los Barrios
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $18
- Schedules at
- grupovalenzuela.com
- Phone
- +34 956 68 18 30
- info@frs.es
- Website
- frs.es
Car ferry from Tangier to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $130
- Schedules at
- frs.es
- Passenger
- $42 - $45
- Standard Car
- $110 - $125
- Phone
- +34 956 68 47 29
- info@intershipping.es
- Website
- intershipping.es
Car ferry from Tangier to Tarifa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $44
- Schedules at
- intershipping.es
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Gibraltar is 658 km. It takes approximately 6 h 41 min to drive from Madrid to Gibraltar.
Air Europa, Air Arabia Maroc and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Malaga Airport.
There are 150+ hotels available in Gibraltar. Prices start at $48 USD per night.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs 1€ - 3€.