There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Marbella by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train, bus
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Take the train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga Maria Zambrano
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Take the bus from Málaga to Marbella
Bus
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Take the bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Marbella
Drive
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Drive from Madrid to Marbella
Fly
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Marbella is to bus via Málaga which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Marbella is to fly which costs €40 - €190 and takes 4h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Estacion Sur and arriving at Marbella. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Madrid and Marbella is 446 km. The road distance is 582.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Marbella without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Madrid to Marbella, including transfers.
Madrid to Marbella bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Marbella is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €40 - €190 and takes 4h 19m.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Malaga Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Madrid to Marbella bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Marbella station.
- Distance: 445.8 km
- Duration: 4h 26m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Marbella, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Marbella twice daily. Tickets cost €45 - €65 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Air Europa, Iberia and two other airlines fly from Madrid to Marbella every 4 hours.
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €220
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270
- Website
- kuwaitairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €370
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €100
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €50 - €70
- Promo+
- €58 - €63
- Flexible
- €75 - €100
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Málaga to Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €9
- avanzabus.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Malaga to Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- alsa.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Marbella is 582 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Madrid to Marbella.
Etihad, Kuwait Airways, Air Europa and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Malaga Airport.
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