How much does a ticket from Málaga to Madrid cost?

The cheapest tickets from Málaga to Madrid start from A$34. The average price for this route is around A$63. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the journey from Málaga to Madrid?

The average trip duration from Málaga to Madrid is 4h 44m, covering a distance of 258 miles. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Renfe .

Which companies operate the Málaga to Madrid route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 9 trips available per day, including services from Interbus Madrid , FlixBus , Interbus , Renfe , Iryo .

What are the earliest and latest departure times from Málaga to Madrid?

The earliest service departs from Málaga for Madrid at 07:05. And the latest service departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Málaga to Madrid?

A journey from Málaga to Madrid produces an estimated 10.38 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly way to travel and a mode of transport recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best company from Málaga to Madrid?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Iryo , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 407 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Málaga to Madrid?

According to reviews on Busbud, the company Iryo has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which company offers the most punctual service from Málaga to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Iryo , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Málaga to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Iryo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus and Train Málaga to Madrid from A$33 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Málaga to Madrid on 1 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:50	Estación María Zambrano	2h 59m	23:49	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
20:55	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	2h 58m	23:53	Atocha	Fastest
23:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	7h 15m	07:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	No tags
20:50	Estación María Zambrano	2h 59m	23:49	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
18:52	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	3h 10m	22:02	Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Madrid on 2 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:20	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	6h 30m	15:50	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	Cheapest
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
13:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	6h 30m	20:15	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	No tags
07:15	Estación María Zambrano	3h 11m	10:26	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
07:50	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	2h 58m	10:48	Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Madrid on 3 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:20	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	6h 30m	15:50	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	Cheapest
16:48	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	19:46	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
07:15	Estación María Zambrano	3h 11m	10:26	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
07:50	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	2h 58m	10:48	Atocha	No tags
07:15	Estación María Zambrano	3h 11m	10:26	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Madrid on 4 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	6h 30m	23:15	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	Cheapest
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
11:24	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	2h 58m	14:22	Atocha	No tags
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Madrid on 5 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:50	Estación María Zambrano	2h 59m	23:49	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
09:20	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	6h 30m	15:50	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	No tags
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
11:24	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	2h 58m	14:22	Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Madrid on 6 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:50	Estación María Zambrano	2h 59m	23:49	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Cheapest
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
09:20	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	6h 30m	15:50	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	No tags
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
11:24	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	2h 58m	14:22	Atocha	No tags

Next departures from Málaga to Madrid on 7 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:55	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	2h 58m	23:53	Atocha	Cheapest
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	Fastest
09:20	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	6h 30m	15:50	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	No tags
07:38	Estación María Zambrano	2h 58m	10:36	Madrid Puerta De Atocha	No tags
11:24	Málaga María Zambrano Train Station	2h 58m	14:22	Atocha	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 17:31 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Málaga to Madrid

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just A$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

2h 58mAverage duration

258 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceA$40 - A$41	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceA$34 - A$625	Average duration2h 58m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Málaga and Madrid?

Stops in Málaga

A
Estación María Zambrano
EXPLANADA DE LA ESTACION S/N, s/n, 29002 Málaga, Spain
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B
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Paseo de los Tilos, 21, 29006 Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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C
Malaga
Av. de la Aurora, 9, 29002 Málaga, Spain
D
Malaga Airport
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E
Puerto
Avenida de Manuel Agustín Heredia, 2, 29001 Málaga, Spain
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F
Hospital Civil
Calle Blas de Lezo, 23, 29011 Málaga, Spain
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Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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D
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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E
Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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Compare companies

Interbus Madrid

3.9/51,360 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi2.7

According to 163 reviews, Interbus Madrid received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access, but some complained about the Wi‑Fi. Interbus Madrid ticket prices on this trip start at A$40

Interbus Málaga Madrid recent customer reviews

The bus was very comfortable, and I had a better experience compared to Alsa. However, while booking with interbus, I initially received a message stating that all seats were booked. But when I manually selected a seat, I was able to proceed with the booking and i payed more :(

Abubakar Q.

9 June 2024

Had to disembark the bus for 1 and a half hours in the freezing cold, ridiculous

Oxana R.

29 March 2024

It was fine.

Helene D.

6 November 2025

Renfe

4.1/5989 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.0

According to 20 reviews, Renfe received a 3.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats, but some complained about the value for money. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at A$38

Renfe AVE Málaga Madrid recent customer reviews

Second time using the Malaga to Madrid route and no complaints whatsoever

Ahmed Ifthikar S.

5 February 2022

FlixBus

3.5/512,564 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Iryo

4.5/5408 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.9

The train service received positive feedback for being on time, offering comfortable seats, and great value. Customers found booking online easy and appreciated the comfort of the seats. Overall, it is considered the best way to travel by those who left reviews.

iryo Málaga Madrid recent customer reviews

Train on time, comfortable seats, great value. Certainly the best way to travel.

Michael J.

30 October 2023

On time, friendly staff, comfortable

Ann V.

7 October 2024

Booking online was easy. Seats were comfortable.

Evelyn T.

11 October 2023

Interbus

3.8/51,525 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.9

According to customer reviews, there is a suggestion for the bus company to provide options for changes or cancellations without requiring insurance payment during booking. Additionally, some customers mentioned that there was no wifi and the entertainment system did not work properly. However, they appreciated the cleanliness of the buses.

Interbus Málaga Madrid recent customer reviews

There should be provision for changes or cancellations without paying for insurance while booking

Princewill Okechukwu C.

11 July 2022

Everything was great except there was only one stop in six hours and we couldn't buy anything. We should at least be able to obtain water for a trip that long or Internus should provide water. I think it was just because of Coronavirus that the place we stopped at was closed but still. Someone should have known that and told us. We could have prepared better for the trip.

Robert M.

17 March 2020

The seat allocation is bad , we are a couple and it’s allocated us in seat no 1 & no 61 .This is the first time I have seen this allocation for 6 hours journey from Malaga to Madrid . And the bus is too warm , let me feel very uncomfortable

Mooi Yen N.

7 February 2020

Companies in ES:FlixBus, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixTrain, ALSA, Iryo, Rede Expressos, Avanza, Sindbad, Itabus

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Málaga to Madrid by bus or train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a ticket from Málaga to Madrid cost?
The cheapest tickets from Málaga to Madrid start from A$34. The average price for this route is around A$63. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Málaga to Madrid?
The average trip duration from Málaga to Madrid is 4h 44m, covering a distance of 258 miles. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies operate the Málaga to Madrid route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 9 trips available per day, including services from Interbus Madrid, FlixBus, Interbus, Renfe, Iryo.
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Málaga to Madrid?
The earliest service departs from Málaga for Madrid at 07:05. And the latest service departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Málaga to Madrid?
A journey from Málaga to Madrid produces an estimated 10.38 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly way to travel and a mode of transport recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Málaga to Madrid?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Iryo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 407 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Málaga to Madrid?
According to reviews on Busbud, the company Iryo has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which company offers the most punctual service from Málaga to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Iryo, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Málaga to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Iryo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/04

A$33

30/04

A$33

Today

A$32

02/05

A$33

03/05

A$33

04/05

A$33

05/05

A$32

06/05

A$32

The cheapest trip from Málaga to Madrid was searched and found on 1 May 2026 with a price of A$32

To save money and ensure you get the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Málaga to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay between A$32 and A$327 for a bus or train ticket from Málaga to Madrid based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at A$32 on 2026-05-05.

Usually Iryo, Renfe will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Málaga to Madrid?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 30m	Avg priceA$40	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 58m	Avg priceA$85	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 40m	Avg priceA$63	Daily departures39