Bus Tickets from Málaga to Madrid

Next departures

Next departures for Málaga to Madrid on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Interbus Iberica
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Madrid Estacion Sur De AutobusesCheapest
Interbus Iberica
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Madrid Estacion Sur De AutobusesFastest
Interbus Iberica
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Madrid Estacion Sur De AutobusesNo tags
Interbus Iberica
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Madrid Estacion Sur De AutobusesNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Málaga to Madrid

Bus
Average PriceUS$28 - US$103Average Duration6h 45m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$19 - US$193Average Duration2h 50m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$73Average Duration5h 50m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Málaga to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
US$19Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Málaga to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$28
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:15am
Distance415 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Málaga to Madrid Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Málaga to Madrid.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Madrid from Málaga, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Málaga - Madrid

  1. What is the travel distance from Málaga to Madrid?

    The distance covered from Málaga to Madrid is 417 km (259 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Málaga to Madrid?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación de Malaga (Centro), in Málaga, and end it at Estación Sur, in Madrid.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-02
US$23
10-03
US$23
Today
US$23
10-05
US$23
10-06
US$23
10-07
US$23
10-08
US$23
10-09
US$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Málaga to Madrid was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of US$23

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

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$23 for a bus ticket from Málaga to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23 which is on 2025-10-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Málaga to Madrid.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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