What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to El Palo?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to El Palo is to bus which costs €25 - €90 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to El Palo?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to El Palo is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and El Palo?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to El Palo. However, there are services departing from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at El Palo via Malaga Eeaa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and El Palo?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to El Palo. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Atarazanas via El Perchel - L1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Madrid to El Palo?

The distance between Madrid and El Palo is 520 km. The road distance is 503.4 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to El Palo without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to El Palo without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to El Palo?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Madrid to El Palo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to El Palo bus from?

Madrid to El Palo bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to El Palo train from?

Madrid to El Palo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or bus from Madrid to El Palo?

The best way to get from Madrid to El Palo is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €90 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Madrid to El Palo bus arrive?

Madrid to El Palo bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.

Where does the Madrid to El Palo train arrive?

Madrid to El Palo train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Can I drive from Madrid to El Palo?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to El Palo is 503 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Madrid to El Palo.

Where can I stay near El Palo?

There are 12871+ hotels available in El Palo.

Madrid to El Palo - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to El Palo by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
3h 25m
€49–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus Madrid
6h 58m
€25–88
Drive 503.4 km
1. Drive from Madrid to El Palocar 503.4 km
5h 38m
€79–114
Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane MAD - GRX
2. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Malaga Eeaabus
6h 50m
€39–233
Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus ALSA - Mad-Gra / ...
7h 33m
€50–69
Fly to Seville Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MAD - SVQ
2. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Cordoba-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain
5h 55m
€58–200
Fly to Almería Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane MAD - LEI
2. Take the bus from Almeria to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
7h 51m
€90–271

Madrid to El Palo by train, subway, and bus

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.1 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and El Palo, 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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How to get fromMadrid to El Paloby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to El Palo by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, plane, or train

Train

Bus

Drive 503.4 km

Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, bus

Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses

Fly to Seville Airport, train

Fly to Almería Airport, bus