Madrid to Malaga

Madrid to Malaga

Madrid
Malaga
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Madrid to Malaga Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+5h 11m
$1,064.50
Flight
Air Europa
Economy
06:35
07:50
$66.34
Flight
Iberia
Economy
07:10
08:30
$143.20
Train
iryo
Inicial
07:50
10:37
$25.45
Train
Renfe
Standard
08:28
11:10
$70.05
Train
Renfe
Standard
08:48
11:30
$63.24
Train
Renfe
Standard
09:35
12:26
$60.04
Train
iryo
Inicial
10:30
13:25
$41.91
Train
OUIGO
Standard Premier
11:08
14:01
$64.68
Flight
Iberia
Business
11:25
12:45
$333.39
Train
iryo
Inicial
11:55
14:42
$27.44
Train
Renfe
Standard
12:35
15:22
$50.02
Train
Renfe
Standard
14:35
17:26
$40.00
Flight
Air Europa
Economy
15:00
16:15
$249.07
Train
OUIGO
Standard Premier
15:23
18:11
$77.16
Flight
Iberia
Economy
15:40
16:55
$40.14
Flight
TAP Portugal
Economy
16:20
22:55
$176.91
Train
iryo
Inicial
16:55
19:50
$27.55
Train
Renfe
Standard
17:30
20:12
$40.00
Flight
TAP Portugal
Economy
17:55
22:55
$176.91

How to get from Madrid to Malaga

Travelling between Madrid and Malaga is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,238.02 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 31.41.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Malaga?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Madrid and Malaga depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Madrid and Malaga. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 40m to reach Malaga.

How much does it cost to get from Madrid to Malaga?

Travelling between Madrid and Malaga can be as cheap as USD 31.41 if you opt for a iryo train and as expensive as USD 1,238.02 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Madrid and Malaga ?

  • 8 from Madrid to Malaga starting from 06:30 Madrid Airport until 19:05 Madrid Airport
  • 5 from Madrid to Malaga starting from 07:40 Madrid Puerta de Atocha until 20:55 Madrid Puerta de Atocha
  • 4 from Madrid to Malaga starting from 00:00 Madrid Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Madrid Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Madrid to Malaga.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Madrid to Malaga, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 51.21.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Madrid and Malaga

Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia, Vueling

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Madrid and Malaga

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Madrid to Malaga?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 87% took a train
  • 13% decided to fly

Transportation from Madrid to Malaga

Facts about the transport from Madrid to Malaga

Cheapest Transport$32
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure8:55 PM
Departures per day17
Distance1063 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Europa, Iberia, Iberia, iryo, Vueling