There are 6 ways to get from Benalmádena to Madrid by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
3h 45m€48–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Torremolinos to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Marbella
9h 15m€26–94Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Benalmádena to Madrid519.7 km
6h 26m€27Fly
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane AGP - MAD
3h 2m€38–157Bus via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - Gra-Mad / ...
9h 33m€50–81Drive 519.9 km
- Drive from Benalmádena to Madridcar 519.9 km
5h 50m€82–118
Benalmádena to Madrid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benalmádena to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Benalmádena to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Benalmádena to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Benalmádena Pueblo and arriving at Neptuno via Torremolinos and Méndez Álvaro - Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Benalmádena to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Torremuelle and arriving at Sol via Malaga Maria Zambrano and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Benalmádena and Madrid is 537 km. The road distance is 519.9 km.
The best way to get from Benalmádena to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Benalmádena to Madrid, including transfers.
Benalmádena to Madrid bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Torremolinos station.
Benalmádena to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Benalmádena to Madrid is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €95 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Benalmádena, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Interbus operates a bus from Torremolinos to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses once daily. Tickets cost €24–90 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 916 52 00 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Torremolinos to Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–90
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Benalmádena to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Benalmádena to Madrid bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Benalmádena to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benalmádena to Madrid is 520 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Benalmádena to Madrid.
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