How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Málaga?

The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Málaga start at R 471. The average price for this route is around R 928. 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 30m and is operated by Interbus Madrid .

Which bus companies service the Madrid to Málaga route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , Interbus Madrid , Interbus , FlixBus , 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 61073 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 388 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	19:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 20m	06:50	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
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	09:00	Estación Sur de Autobuses	10h 15m	19:15	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	19:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 20m	06:50	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
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	09:00	Estación Sur de Autobuses	12h 45m	21:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	19:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 20m	06:50	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
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	09:00	Estación Sur de Autobuses	12h 45m	21:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	12:00	Estación Sur de Autobuses	9h 45m	21:45	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	19:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 20m	06:50	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
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	09:00	Estación Sur de Autobuses	10h 15m	19:15	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	13:30	Estación Sur de Autobuses	10h 45m	00:15	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	19:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 20m	06:50	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
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	09:00	Estación Sur de Autobuses	10h 15m	19:15	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 14 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	19:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 20m	06:50	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
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	09:00	Estación Sur de Autobuses	10h 15m	19:15	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Málaga on 15 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:00	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	6h 30m	19:30	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:30	Madrid Estacion Sur De Autobuses	7h 20m	06:50	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
Autocares Samar + ALSA	Bus	09:00	Estación Sur de Autobuses	10h 15m	19:15	Estación de Malaga (Centro)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:11 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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 388, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

417 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 471 - R 1 425	Average duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 320 - R 4 810	Average duration2h 47m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 388 - R 1 172	Average duration5h 50m	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

4.5/561 111 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Interbus Madrid

4/51 235 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.6

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

Interbus

4/51 503 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.8

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 474

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

FlixBus

3.5/511 966 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Grupo Samar

4/56 149 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.3

Bus Almeria Madrid BAM

4/52 155 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

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 471. The average price for this route is around R 928. 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 30m and is operated by Interbus Madrid.
Which bus companies service the Madrid to Málaga route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, Interbus Madrid, Interbus, FlixBus, 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 61073 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

06/01

R 389

07/01

R 389

Today

R 388

09/01

R 388

10/01

R 388

11/01

R 388

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R 388

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R 388

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Málaga was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 388

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 388 to R 389 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 388, which is on 2026-01-09.