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The cheapest and fastest buses from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 21
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
2 h 40 m
Buses on Sep 21
5
Distance
162 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Fast buses
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 5 buses from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
8:00 AM2h50El Puerto de Santa María10:50 AMMálaga$121One-way0 transfers- 10:00 AM2h30El Puerto de Santa María12:30 PMMálaga$151One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 PM2h50El Puerto de Santa María1:20 AMMálaga$181One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 AM2h20El Puerto de Santa María4:20 AMMálaga$201One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM2h50El Puerto de Santa María1:50 PMMálaga$201One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 AM2h20El Puerto de Santa María4:20 AMMálaga$201One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM2h30El Puerto de Santa María12:30 PMMálaga$151One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM2h50El Puerto de Santa María10:50 AMMálaga$121One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM2h50El Puerto de Santa María1:50 PMMálaga$201One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 PM2h50El Puerto de Santa María1:20 AMMálaga$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $299.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $299 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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.
The cheapest way to travel from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga:
A train is $285 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga costing on average $299 (€245).
The fastest way to travel from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 41m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between El Puerto de Santa María and Málaga including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga among Omio's users.
El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga bus times
The table below shows live departures for El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga buses for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 PM El Puerto de Santa María | 2h10 | 9:55 PM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM El Puerto de Santa María | 2h20 | 10:20 PM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 PM El Puerto de Santa María | 2h00 | 11:30 PM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
| 2:00 AM El Puerto de Santa María | 2h20 | 4:20 AM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM El Puerto de Santa María | 2h50 | 10:50 AM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM El Puerto de Santa María | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM El Puerto de Santa María | 2h50 | 1:50 PM Málaga | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga
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Take a bus from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga and enjoy the approximately 100 miles (162 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 17:58.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train from $3 (€3)
Distance 100 miles (162 km) |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 5:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
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Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $3 (€3)
Complete guide to Málaga
Things to do in Málaga
Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
- Must visit
Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Dedicated to Carmen Thyssen’s collection, this museum excels in 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting in a restored palace.
- Recommended
Casa Natal Picasso Museum
Set in Picasso’s birthplace, this museum explores his early years, family context, and personal legacy in Málaga.
- Must visit
Calle Larios
Málaga’s main pedestrian shopping street links the old center with the port and is lively day and evening.
- Must visit
Muelle Uno
A redeveloped waterfront promenade with gardens, shade structures, and harbor views, ideal for an easy central walk.
- Must visit
Mirador de Gibralfaro
A scenic hilltop viewpoint by Gibralfaro Parador, famous for postcard panoramas of the port, bullring, and cathedral.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ajoblanco
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.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ajoblanco
Cold almond and garlic soup thinned with water and olive oil, traditionally served with grapes. A classic Málaga dish with Moorish roots.
Boquerones Fritos
Tiny anchovies lightly fried in olive oil until crisp. One of Málaga’s signature seafood tapas, especially popular at beach bars and fish markets.
José Carlos García
Michelin-starred fine dining serving refined Andalusian cuisine with technical precision. Elegant atmosphere and one of Málaga’s top gastronomic addresses.
El Pimpi
Historic old-town tavern famed for classic Málaga tapas, fried fish and vermouth. Lively, traditional and one of the city’s most beloved institutions.
Restaurante El Caballete
Classic seafood restaurant at Pedregalejo known for espetos, grilled fish and rice dishes. Casual beachfront setting with a long local reputation.
Euro (€)
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.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or simple local meals.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a meal at a mid-range restaurant.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.80-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
EMT Malaga
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 1,40 €
- Day pass
- 4,20 €
To the city center
Estación de Autobuses -> Alameda Principal, Málaga
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless bank cards are accepted on EMT Málaga buses. Keep your card ready and validate once when boarding.
- The Metro de Málaga uses separate tickets and fares from EMT buses. Check the operator before you travel.
FAQs: Bus from El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from El Puerto de Santa María 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.
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