Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h
Buses per day
12
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Málaga will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 12 buses that leave Alicante for Málaga on Sun, Jul 13, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 391 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €136 Average price | €158 Average price |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:37 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 9h24 | 7:01 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:01 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h14 | 6:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 8:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 3:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 6:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Sunday, July 13 | |||||
![]() | 1:15 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 10:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 11:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 242 miles (391 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 14m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Find the best buses to Málaga from Alicante with Omio's travel partners Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Infobus from $42 (€34). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other bus tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.
Bus information from Alicante to Málaga with Alsa:
A trip along the south coast of Spain is undoubtedly one of the most attractive routes in Europe. The turquoise blue waters of the Alboran Sea, the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol - this section should not be missing on any trip to Spain. As two of the largest cities in the region, Alicante and Malaga are mandatory stops on this route. The two cities are almost 500 kilometres apart, which makes the bus connection Alicante - Malaga probably the best option for this trip. Every day there are many buses running between the cities, giving travellers many options.
As with most other connections in Spain, all bus journeys from Alicante to Malaga are served by ALSA. The country's largest bus company has been active since the beginning of the 20th century and has been connecting all the major cities in Spain ever since.
The direct journey for the bus Alicante - Malaga takes between 7 and 9 hours, depending on the traffic situation and the chosen time. Some connections make a stopover in Benidorm. In this case the journey time is extended to 9 to 12 hours. If you are in a hurry, you should therefore look for a place at one of the shorter connections in advance. Everyone else can sit back and relax according to the Spanish way of life.
ALSA operates every day more than 10 trips for the bus Alicante - Malaga. The first buses usually leave Malaga around 3 o'clock in the morning. More buses depart in the morning and there should be at least one bus for the route every hour on most days. The last connections are offered between 21 and 22 o'clock.
At which bus station does the bus depart from in Alicante? The buses to Malaga leave Alicante either at the bus station Estación Autobús or at the airport of the city. The bus station is close to the port and should be a more convenient option for most travellers. From the city centre, a taxi takes only a few minutes to get there. The station offers a cafeteria and toilets for travelers.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Malaga? The journey ends at the Malaga Estación de Autobuses. The station is right next to the main railway station and close to the Jardines Picasso park. From here it is very easy for travellers to take a taxi to their hotel or downtown.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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