Malaga to Madrid - Car or Train

Hi Jo,I saw your offer to help on the "On Blogger" site as I was doing some searching for answers to my upcoming travel concerns. Can you help?I have Questions about taking AVE from Madrid to Malaga then getting some transportation to our destination at the Marriott Marbella Resort. We'll depart Marbella 1 wk later and take a Vueling flight from Malaga to Paris.I note that the Portillo bus service is on strike. Is the Direct Shuttle a good option? (pretty pricey for a 50 km ride for 2). Do you recommend the train vs rental car from Madrid? Flying from Madrid to Malaga via Air Europa is less expensive than the 1st class seats in the train but we would miss some sight-seeing.If all this is too much and too much of an imposition, I'll understand. We new at European travel.Thank you,Ray & Marge

HI, The malaga AIrport to Marbella bus is direct and costs just 4.03€uros for 45 minute journey. Then you need to get a taxi or bus to your final destiation. My husband and many firneds have used this bus and happy. In summer it can get busy and hot though. I hear the train in fantastic I havent been able to experience it yet The website is here http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/ingles.html Its really a personal choice. YOU could hire a car and drive too which may not cost that much. You can get a quote here. http://www.malaga-airport-guide.com/malaga-car-hire.html

I hope this helps

Regards Joanne