The average bus between Madrid and Málaga takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 every 4 hours between Madrid and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Málaga at 6:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid station and arriving at Málaga station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
Madrid to Málaga bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Málaga bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Book your Madrid to Málaga bus tickets online with Interbus and ALSA.
The distance between Madrid and Málaga is 415.7 km. The road distance is 500 km.
Interbus operates a bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–90 and the journey takes 6h 10m. ALSA also services this route twice daily.