There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Caminito del Rey by train (Renfe), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Antequera-Santa Anatrain Ave
4h 24m€61–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus Madrid
9h 49m€27–98Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus ALSA - Mad-Gra / ...
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Chorrotrain 13169 / ...
8h 53m€52–104Drive 502.5 km
- Drive from Madrid to Caminito del Reycar 502.5 km
5h 38m€80–115Fly to Málaga Airport, train
- 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
5h€43–164Fly 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
6h 56m€54–203Fly to Jerez Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane MAD - XRY
- Take the train from La Parra to Dos Hermanastrain
- Take the train from Dos Hermanas to El Chorrotrain
7h 21m€100–297
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Caminito del Rey is to bus which costs €27 - €100 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Caminito del Rey is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Caminito del Rey. However, there are services departing from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Barriada Estación via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Caminito del Rey. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at El Chorro via Antequera-Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Madrid and Caminito del Rey is 481 km. The road distance is 502.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Caminito del Rey without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Madrid to Caminito del Rey, including transfers.
Madrid to Caminito del Rey bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid 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 to Caminito del Rey is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €100 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Madrid, 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 €70–120 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Interbus operates a bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga 5 times a day. Tickets cost €24–95 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Jerez Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- 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
- €26–110
- 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 Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- 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 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 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
Train from La Parra to Dos Hermanas
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Dos Hermanas to El Chorro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- 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
- €45–95
- 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 Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–95
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Caminito del Rey bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Madrid to Caminito del Rey train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Antequera-Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Caminito del Rey is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Madrid to Caminito del Rey.
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