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How to get fromMadrid to Ardalesby train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Ardales by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Antequera-Santa Anatrain train Ave
    4h 18m
    €85–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus bus Madrid
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Ardalesbus bus
    8h 30m
    €30–80

  3. Drive 512 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Ardalescar car 512 km
    5h 37m
    €81–117

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane MAD - AGP
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Ardalesbus bus
    5h 12m
    €43–166

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Ardalesbus bus
    5h 10m
    €57–143

  6. Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus bus ALSA - Simn / ...
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Ardalesbus bus
    9h 5m
    €55–86

Madrid to Ardales by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ardales, Andalusia, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Antequera-Santa Ana hourly. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ardales via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga in around 8h 30m.

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