There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MAD - AGP
1h 55m€39–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Fuengirolabus Madrid
9h 50m€36–110Train
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
4h 29m€50–151Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Mijas538.7 km
5h 55mDrive 538.7 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijascar 538.7 km
5h 55m€85–122
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs €35 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Mijas Pueblo via Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses and Fuengirola Terminal de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto Madrid Barajas T4. Metro and arriving at Torreblanca del Sol via Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Málaga M.Z. Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Mijas is 451 km. The road distance is 538.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €50 - €160.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas 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 Mijas is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 4h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Mijas, Spain?
Iberia, Air Europa, and Royal Air Maroc fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport via Tangier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Fuengirola
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–95
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Fuengirola station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mijas.
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