The average bus between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Málaga takes 8h 4m and the fastest bus takes 7h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Málaga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid Airport (MAD) is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Málaga at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Estación De Atocha and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Málaga? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Madrid Airport (MAD) station and arriving at Málaga station via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Málaga bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Málaga bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Málaga is 425.4 km. The road distance is 532 km.
Interbus operates a bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–70 and the journey takes 6h 10m.