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How to get fromMadrid to Centro, Málagaby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Centro, Málaga by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    3h 17m
    €45–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus bus Madrid
    6h 38m
    €24–90

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to Málagarideshare rideshare 500.4 km
    6h 21m
    €25–30

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane MAD - AGP
    3h 14m
    €37–154

  5. Train via Calle Capuchinos

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    3h 32m
    €50–138

  6. Bus via Huerto de los Claveles

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus bus ALSA - Mad-Gra / ...
    7h 20m
    €51–70

  7. Drive 498.3 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Centro, Málagacar car 498.3 km
    5h 35m
    €78–113

Madrid to Centro, Málaga by train, bus, and foot

Calendar293Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Centro, Málaga, Andalusia, 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, Interbus operates a bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–90 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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