Elche to Málaga bus with Alsa

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Elche to Málaga

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
$58
Average ticket price on Nov 04
$61
Fastest journey on Nov 04
7 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
7 h 42 m
Buses on Nov 04
19
Distance
370 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elche to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Elche to Málaga will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.

Fast buses

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 19 buses from Elche to Málaga, including 2 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 370 km distance in an average of 7 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .

On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Elche to Málaga

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Buses from Elche to Málaga run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 but you can travel from only $5 by train.

There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 229 miles (370 km) distance in 5h 40m.

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 $5

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Journey facts

  • Distance229 miles (370 km)
  • Average bus duration7h 10m
  • Cheapest ticket price$7
  • Buses per day12
  • Direct buses2
  • Fastest bus5h 40m
  • First bus1:00 AM
  • Last bus9:45 PM
  • Cheapest MonthMar
  • Cheapest DayFri
  • High SeasonJul - Sep
  • Low SeasonApr - Jun
  • Busiest DayTue
  • Least Busy DayFri
  • Best time to book21 days

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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 $5

Frequently asked questions about your Elche to Málaga trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Elche to Málaga.

Cheap bus tickets from Elche to Málaga can start from as little as $7 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Elche to Málaga is $42 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Elche to Málaga leaves at 1:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Elche to Málaga leaves at 9:45 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Elche to Málaga with Alsa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

Elche to Málaga Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
03:45AM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
8h45
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:40AM
Arrival Time
10:50AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
12:00PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:50AM
Arrival Time
01:50PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
09:25AM
Arrival Time
10:30PM
Duration
13h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:50AM
Arrival Time
03:40PM
Duration
5h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:20AM
Arrival Time
02:40PM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
06:30PM
Duration
7h45
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
11:10AM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
9h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
8h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
04:30PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
8h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
08:15PM
Duration
8h15
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
9h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
12:32PM
Arrival Time
09:01PM
Duration
8h29
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
12:58PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
9h02
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
9h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:20PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
8h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Grupo Subús
Departure Time
01:40PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
8h20
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
7h50
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Thu, Sun
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
12:45AM
Duration
10h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$51
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:20PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:50PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:10PM
Arrival Time
10:20PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:20PM
Arrival Time
12:20AM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
09:45PM
Arrival Time
05:00AM
Duration
7h15
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$62

Live departures

Elche to Málaga bus times

The table below shows live departures for Elche to Málaga buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
AlsaNormal9:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
7h15
5:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, November 4
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal9:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
13h05
10:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal9:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
12h50
10:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal9:25 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
12h20
9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal10:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
7h45
6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
Grupo SubúsNormal · Normal11:10 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
9h05
8:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
Grupo SubúsNormal · Normal11:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
8h30
8:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
AlsaNormal12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
8h29
9:01 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses0 transfersDirect
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
9h43
10:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
9h58
10:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
9h13
9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
Grupo SubúsNormal · Normal12:58 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
9h02
10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
Grupo SubúsNormal · Normal1:30 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
8h30
10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
7h50
10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
8h05
10:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
8h20
10:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
7h35
9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal2:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
10h00
12:45 AM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)2 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal2:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses
9h30
12:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers

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Why should you book Elche to Málaga buses with Omio?

Alsa as well as Grupo Subús offer buses services from Elche to Málaga.
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?

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Bus companies

Bus companies from Elche to Málaga

Buses from Elche to Málaga with Alsa and Grupo Subús. Overnight buses available on this route with Alsa. Regional buses available on this route with Alsa. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
5h 40m
Cheapest Alsa Price
$7
Alsa frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Grupo Subús

About
Grupo Subús is a Spanish transportation company, part of the Vectalia group, that provides bus services primarily in the Alicante, Elche, Murcia, and Valencia regions of Spain. They are known for offering mobility solutions with a focus on quality and safety, adhering to demanding European Union standards. Grupo Subús invests in its fleet and technology to enhance passenger experience and offers various routes, including urban and intercity connections. They also manage urban transport in several cities like Alicante, El Campello, and San Vicente del Raspeig.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Grupo Subús Duration
7h 44m
Cheapest Grupo Subús Price
$66
Grupo Subús frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Ramps for easy boarding and alighting.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; must be folded or disassembled.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Elche and Málaga

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a bus from Elche to Málaga, you can count on Alsa, Grupo Subús for the best way to get you to Málaga. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Elche and Málaga and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Elche to Málaga:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • Grupo Subús
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Ramps for easy boarding and alighting.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Elche to Málaga for bus company Alsa, Grupo Subús.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Elche to Málaga depends on the bus companies:
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
  • Grupo Subús
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Elche to Málaga.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Elche to Málaga:
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
  • Grupo Subús
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Elche to Málaga:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
  • Grupo Subús
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Elche to Málaga. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
  • Grupo Subús
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Elche to Málaga with the following bus company: Alsa, Grupo Subús
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Elche to Málaga with the following bus company: Alsa, Grupo Subús.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Elche to Málaga with the following bus company: Alsa, Grupo Subús.

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Things to do in Málaga

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  • Must visit

Museo Picasso Málaga

A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.

  • Must visit

Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga

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  • Recommended

Casa Natal Picasso Museum

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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.

Plan your visit to Málaga

Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Málaga.

Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Málaga, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets, public transport, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers who do not use the meter and unofficial street vendors selling counterfeit goods. It's advisable to avoid accepting unsolicited help with luggage or directions, as these can lead to distraction theft. Staying vigilant in nightlife areas and keeping personal belongings secure helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

FAQs: Bus from Elche to Málaga

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elche 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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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Elche to Málaga

Most Elche to Málaga buses use the Elche, Estación De Autobuses to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3). Use this guide to compare Elche and Málaga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Elche
Arrival bus stations in Málaga
Elche, Estación De Autobuses
City-centre transport

Getting to Elche, Estación De Autobuses from Elche city centre

BusF · 4m · $3 · every ~14 min
R6 · 7m · $2
253, 251a · 15m · $2 · every ~2 min

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