There are 5 ways to get from Sol to Málaga by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
2h 42m€19–110Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de MálagaMadrid
7h 40m€28–70Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Málaga500.3 km
6h 13m€25–30Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)MAD - AGP
3h 5m€35–157Drive 500.2 km
- Drive from Sol to Málaga500.2 km
5h 37m€79–115
Sol to Málaga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sol to Málaga is to rideshare which costs €25 - €30 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sol to Málaga is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €19 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Sol to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Neptuno and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Sol and Málaga is 513 km. The road distance is 500.2 km.
The best way to get from Sol to Málaga without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €19 - €110.
The train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Sol to Málaga bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Sol to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Sol to Málaga is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €19 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €70 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €160 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Sol, Madrid, Spain and Málaga, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Interbus operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga twice daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m. ALSA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–110
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 916 52 00 11
- info@interbus.es
- Website
- interbus.es
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.interbus.es/
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Sol to Málaga bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Sol to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sol to Málaga is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Sol to Málaga.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sol and Málaga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















