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Museo Picasso Málaga
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€6
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€6
Fastest journey on Sep 19
45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 2 m
Buses on Sep 19
6
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ardales to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ardales to Málaga will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 6 buses from Ardales to Málaga, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
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BASEOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ardales to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Damas, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
The table below shows live departures for Ardales to Málaga buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 1:20 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 1h10 | 2:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 4:50 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0h55 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 7:20 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 1h10 | 8:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
BASE | 9:00 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:00 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0h45 | 11:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ardales to Málaga run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 20:55. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 6:10 AM |
Last bus 8:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Dedicated to Carmen Thyssen’s collection, this museum excels in 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting in a restored palace.
Set in Picasso’s birthplace, this museum explores his early years, family context, and personal legacy in Málaga.
Málaga’s main pedestrian shopping street links the old center with the port and is lively day and evening.
A redeveloped waterfront promenade with gardens, shade structures, and harbor views, ideal for an easy central walk.
A scenic hilltop viewpoint by Gibralfaro Parador, famous for postcard panoramas of the port, bullring, and cathedral.
A chilled tomato soup with olive oil, garlic and bread, often topped with ham and egg. A Málaga summer staple linked to Andalusian home cooking.
Cold almond and garlic soup thinned with water and olive oil, traditionally served with grapes. A classic Málaga dish with Moorish roots.
Tiny anchovies lightly fried in olive oil until crisp. One of Málaga’s signature seafood tapas, especially popular at beach bars and fish markets.
Michelin-starred fine dining serving refined Andalusian cuisine with technical precision. Elegant atmosphere and one of Málaga’s top gastronomic addresses.
Historic old-town tavern famed for classic Málaga tapas, fried fish and vermouth. Lively, traditional and one of the city’s most beloved institutions.
Classic seafood restaurant at Pedregalejo known for espetos, grilled fish and rice dishes. Casual beachfront setting with a long local reputation.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels rise in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly reasonable versus Madrid, Barcelona, or many major European beach cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes, small change is fine. In taxis, rounding up the fare is common.
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Estación de Autobuses -> Alameda Principal, Málaga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ardales to Málaga by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ardales to Málaga buses use the Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Ardales and Málaga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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