There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Mijas 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 40m€42–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Fuengirolabus Madrid
7h 45m€25–62Drive 524.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Mijascar 524.8 km
5h 49m€86–124Fly
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane MAD - AGP
3h 11m€32–134Bus via Estación Tren Málaga
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus ALSA - Simn / ...
9h 9m€52–82
Madrid to Mijas by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Mijas is to bus which costs €25 - €65 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Mijas is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs €30 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Mijas. However, there are services departing from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Mijas Pueblo via Fuengirola Terminal de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Mijas. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Torreblanca del Sol via Málaga M.Z. Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Madrid and Mijas is 540 km. The road distance is 524.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Mijas without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Madrid to Mijas, including transfers.
Madrid to Mijas bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Mijas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Mijas is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Mijas, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano hourly. Tickets cost €70–130 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 Fuengirola once daily. Tickets cost €24–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 916 52 00 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Fuengirola
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Mijas bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Fuengirola station.
Madrid to Mijas train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Mijas is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Madrid to Mijas.
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