Question: How Do I Get from Malaga to Madrid?
Details on how to get from Malaga to Madrid in Spain by bus, car, train and plane.
Answer:
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Malaga to Madrid by Train
The train from Madrid to Malaga takes about two-and-a-half hours and costs about 90 euros. This is the quickest and most convenient way to get from Malaga to Madrid as you don't have to mess about with check-in times at the airport. The train will also be cheaper than flying if you are making last-minute travel arrangements.Trains from Madrid to Malaga depart from Puerta de Atocha train station. Read more about Bus and Train Stations in Madrid.
Malaga to Madrid by Guided Tour
- Malaga-Madrid-Malaga: If you only want to see Madrid for a day or two, a guided that takes you there and back to Malaga could be your best choice. Check out this Seven-Day Tour of Spain from Malaga which takes you to all the big sights of Andalusia as well as Toledo and Madrid.
- Malaga-Madrid: For a guided tour that takes you to Madrid and leaves you there, there are none that I know of from Malaga, but there is a tour from nearby Torremolinos (twenty minutes away by train) or the slightly further Fuengirola that takes you to Madrid in two days, via Granada and Toledo. Read more: Two-Day Costa to Madrid Guided Tour
- Madrid-Malaga: Make the return journey on this Three-Day Guided Tour from Madrid to the Costa del Sol, which takes you to Cordoba, Seville and Ronda on the way down. The tour ends on the Costa del Sol, but there always buses or trains to Malaga from there.
Malaga to Madrid by Car
The 540km drive from Malaga to Madrid takes about six hours, traveling mainly by the R4, A4, A44, and A92 highways.Compare Car Rental Rates in Spain
Flights from Malaga to Madrid
A flight from Malaga to Madrid takes about one hour, but remember that check-in times and actually getting to the airport will make your total journey time similar to taking the train. If you can book in advance, flying should be cheaper than the train.Compare Prices on Flights in Spain
Malaga to Madrid by Bus
There are regular buses throughout the day between Malaga and Madrid. The journey takes six hours and costs under 25 euros. This is the cheapest way to get to Madrid from Malaga, but it is also one of the slowest.You can book most bus tickets in Spain online at no extra charge. Just pay with a credit card and print out the e-ticket.
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Buses from Madrid to Malaga depart from Mendez Alvaro bus station. Read more about Bus and Train Stations in Madrid.
