How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Málaga?

The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Málaga start at R 461. The average price for this route is around R 895. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Madrid to Málaga?

The average bus journey time from Madrid to Málaga is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 415 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h and is operated by Interbus Madrid .

Which bus companies service the Madrid to Málaga route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , Interbus Madrid , FlixBus , Interbus , Grupo Samar , Bus Almeria Madrid BAM .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Málaga?

The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Málaga at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Málaga?

A bus trip from Madrid to Málaga produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Madrid to Málaga?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Málaga?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madrid to Málaga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Grupo Samar , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Málaga?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Bus Almeria Madrid BAM , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Madrid to Málaga from R 379 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Interbus + ALSA	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	11h 30m	11:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
ALSA Supra + ALSA	Bus	20:30	Estación Sur	7h 15m	03:45	Malaga Airport (AGP)	Fastest

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	06:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
Interbus + ALSA	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	11h 30m	11:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Bus	01:30	Estación Sur	7h 15m	08:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Estación Sur	7h 15m	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Bus	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	9h 35m	16:50	EL PALO	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 5 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	15:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	17:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Interbus + ALSA	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	11h 30m	11:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Bus	10:30	Estación Sur	7h 15m	17:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Bus	15:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 5m	22:05	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 6 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	15:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
	Bus	23:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h	05:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
	Bus	10:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 15m	16:15	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Interbus + ALSA	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	11h 30m	11:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Bus	01:30	Estación Sur	7h 15m	08:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	15:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 15m	16:15	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 5m	22:05	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Estación Sur	7h 15m	08:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 40m	22:40	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 8 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	15:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	17:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Interbus + ALSA	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	11h 30m	11:00	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Bus	01:30	Estación Sur	7h 15m	08:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
	Bus	16:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 40m	22:40	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 9 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	15:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
Bus	16:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 40m	22:40	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	07:15	Avenida de América Metro	10h 45m	18:00	EL PALO	No tags
Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 20m	06:50	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	08:00	Estación Sur	10h	18:00	EL PALO	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 10 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	15:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	17:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Estación Sur	7h 15m	08:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 40m	22:40	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Bus	07:00	Estación Sur	7h 45m	14:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:40 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Málaga

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Málaga. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 333, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29carpool per day

5h 40mAverage duration

417 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 461 - R 1 437	Average duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 390 - R 3 653	Average duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 333 - R 1 127	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Málaga?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Stops in Málaga

A
Estación de Malaga (Centro)
Paseo de los Tilos, 21, 29006 Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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B
Malaga Airport
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C
Puerto
Avenida de Manuel Agustín Heredia, 2, 29001 Málaga, Spain
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D
Hospital Civil
Calle Blas de Lezo, 23, 29011 Málaga, Spain
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E
Rosaleda
Av de Jorge Silvela, 72 , 29014 Málaga, Spain
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F
Conservatorio Musica
Av. Santiago Ramón y Cajal, 146, 29014 Málaga, Spain
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Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/561 245 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Interbus Madrid

4/51 263 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.7

According to multiple reviews, the service was good overall with no major issues. However, there were some complaints about the lack of courtesy and cleanliness. Additionally, one customer mentioned a problem with their seat belt not being in proper condition during their journey from Madrid to Cordoba. Despite this issue, they were unable to find a suitable solution for fixing it until reaching Cordoba.

Interbus Madrid Málaga recent customer reviews

I missed the bus as it did not show that it stopped at Malaga and only gave the final destination. Help from the information desk was also partially correct

Helene D.

8 November 2025

Very with recliners in front. Bus stopped for 20mins to change driver but ordered everyone off the bus. This was at 3.20am and i don't why we stay in our seats.

Caroline B.

11 September 2023

My Seat Number was 61and already in Madrid I Make a claim that Seat belt was not in condition. Due to the timetable it could be fixed only stop place near Cordoba. The chauffer however showed me another place but it was impossible to sit there because that Seat could not be fixed to rest position and passengers in front of me used the maximum rest position. So I travelled without Seat belt untill Cordoba. Br Esko Mäntyniemi So

Esko M.

6 March 2023

FlixBus

3.5/512 176 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Interbus

4/51 505 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.9

According to 333 reviews, Interbus received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the ticket access. Interbus ticket prices on this trip start at R 457

Interbus Madrid Málaga recent customer reviews

This was one of the worst bus experiences I’ve ever had. The bus was not as advertised. The WiFi didn’t work for over half the trip, the tray table was broken, the tv didn’t work, the seats were not even close to spacious. I am 5’4” and my knees touched the chair in front of me. People were literally yelling on the bus for hours and no effort was made to stop them.

Christina P.

9 March 2020

Decent bus service but nothing special. Not great for night busses as it is just regular tourist coaches. Wifi didn’t work and aircon was so and so. Got a little humid and smelly.

Morten Glarfeldt C.

7 November 2019

Internetscreen and Powersuply did not work for me and also not on many other units.

Martin S.

7 September 2019

Grupo Samar

4/56 166 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.3

Bus Almeria Madrid BAM

4/52 174 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.8

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Málaga by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Málaga?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Málaga start at R 461. The average price for this route is around R 895. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Madrid to Málaga?
The average bus journey time from Madrid to Málaga is 7h 45m, covering a distance of 415 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h and is operated by Interbus Madrid.
Which bus companies service the Madrid to Málaga route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, Interbus Madrid, FlixBus, Interbus, Grupo Samar, Bus Almeria Madrid BAM.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Málaga?
The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Málaga at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Málaga?
A bus trip from Madrid to Málaga produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Madrid to Málaga?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Málaga?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madrid to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Grupo Samar, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Málaga?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Bus Almeria Madrid BAM, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/02

R 381

02/02

R 379

Today

R 379

04/02

R 379

05/02

R 379

06/02

R 379

07/02

R 379

08/02

R 379

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Málaga was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 379

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Málaga as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 379 to R 381 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Málaga based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 379, which is on 2026-02-04.