There are 7 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Málaga Airport, train
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MAD - AGP
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Chorrotrain
3h 46m€46–154Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus Madrid
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Chorrotrain 13169 / ...
10h 30m€41–113Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Antequera-Santa Anatrain Ave
5h 47m€61–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Caminito del Rey516.4 km
5h 44mDrive 516.4 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Reycar 516.4 km
5h 44m€82–118Fly to Seville Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MAD - SVQ
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to El Chorrotrain
5h 41m€52–151Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus ALSA - Mad-Gra / ...
12h 30m€57–88
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey is to bus and train which costs €40 - €120 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey is to fly and train which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Barriada Estación via Madrid, Avenida de América and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at El Chorro via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Antequera-Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Caminito del Rey is 491 km. The road distance is 516.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Caminito del Rey, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Antequera-Santa Ana every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–95
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–90
- Website
- royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport via Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Chorro
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Chorro
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to El Chorro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 916 52 00 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–90
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Caminito del Rey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Antequera-Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Caminito del Rey.
There are 536+ hotels available in Caminito del Rey.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Caminito del Rey. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.