There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Benalmádena by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
3h 36m€50–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Torremolinosbus Madrid
7h 37m€25–92Bus via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus ALSA - Mad-Gra / ...
7h 31m€51–74Drive 517.1 km
- Drive from Madrid to Benalmádenacar 517.1 km
5h 43m€82–118Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MAD - AGP
3h 2m€37–155
Madrid to Benalmádena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Benalmádena is to bus which costs €25 - €95 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Benalmádena is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Torremuelle via Málaga M.Z. Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Madrid and Benalmádena is 536 km. The road distance is 517.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Benalmádena without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Madrid to Benalmádena, including transfers.
Madrid to Benalmádena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Benalmádena is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Benalmádena, Spain?
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. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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
- €110–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
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
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
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
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
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
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 916 52 00 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Torremolinos
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–90
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Benalmádena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Madrid to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Benalmádena is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Madrid to Benalmádena.
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