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Trip Overview

The average bus between Madrid and Málaga takes 6h 38m 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.

6h 38m
Duration
500 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Madrid to Málaga bus times

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 6:50 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 20m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 25m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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.

Map of how to get from Madrid to Málaga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 500.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Málaga, Spain?

Interbus operates a bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–60 and the journey takes 6h 10m. ALSA also services this route once daily.

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