Madrid to Malaga Train & Bus Tickets

Typical figures (indicative)

Buses on this route have typically taken about 6–7 hours, with fares from about €15. We have no recent train or bus fares for Madrid to Malaga to show, so treat these as a rough guide and search a date for current prices.

Madrid to Malaga: what to expect

Madrid and Malaga are about 529 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is a domestic route within Spain, so no border formalities are required. At 529 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Madrid–Malaga tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Malaga

• Málaga's Gibralfaro Castle and Alcazaba were both built in the 11th-century Taifa period. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Málaga enjoys an average of about 300 days of sunshine a year. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The walls of the ancient Phoenician city are visible in the cellar of the Museo Picasso Málaga. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Madrid to Malaga

How long does the journey from Madrid to Malaga take?
Roughly 6–7 hours by bus (indicative), over about 529 km. Train times depend on the operator and the day, so search a date for exact times.

What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Malaga?
Fares vary by date and operator. Buses on this route have typically started from around €15 (indicative). Search your date to compare current train and bus prices.