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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 20
$59
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$62
Fastest journey on Sep 20
7 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
7 h 42 m
Buses on Sep 20
14
Distance
370 km
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 $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 14 buses from Elche to Málaga, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 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 Sun, Sep 20 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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Normal · Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elche to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $323.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $323 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Málaga:
A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elche to Málaga costing on average $48 (€39).
A train is $302 (€247) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Málaga costing on average $323 (€264).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $99 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€41). The journey takes 7h 20m versus 4h 30m 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 Alsa, 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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:32PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Grupo Subús | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Elche to Málaga buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 9:45 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h15 | 5:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal · Normal | 3:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h45 | 12:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h45 | 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h45 | 8:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h45 | 10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h29 | 9:01 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h43 | 10:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h13 | 9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:32 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 11h43 | 12:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 9h00 | 10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h50 | 10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 8h05 | 10:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 7h35 | 9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:10 PM Elche, Estación De Autobuses | 10h05 | 12:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Elche to Málaga run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) 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.
Distance 229 miles (370 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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 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.

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.
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.
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) is 7 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) 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), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3).
Available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Elevators, ramps.
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