How to get from Málaga to Madrid
A real 2-leg route: bus, train. Door to door 3h 20m, from €109.
We compared the ways to travel from Málaga to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 20m by bus, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 417 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Málaga to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Málaga → MálagabusCity transit·10m
- 2Málaga → Madridtrain
Renfe·2h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Málaga to Madrid works
Start with a City transit bus from Málaga to Málaga, about 10 min. Transfer in Málaga and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (2h 50m). In total it's roughly €109 over 3h 20m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Madrid
DepartureMálagaChange hereMálagaWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Málaga to Madrid
On this route you travel with City transit, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Málaga to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Málaga to Madrid?+−
The most useful route takes about 3h 20m by bus, train, 1 transfer.
How far is Madrid from Málaga?+−
About 417 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Málaga to Madrid cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €109. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Málaga to Madrid?+−
On this route you travel with City transit, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga to Madrid?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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