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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
A major fine arts museum with an exceptional collection spanning antiquity to European masters, set in a calm modernist complex and gardens.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
12 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
467 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malaga Airport to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malaga Airport to Lisbon will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 1 buses that leave Malaga Airport for Lisbon on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 467 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 12 h 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Malaga Airport to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malaga Airport to Lisbon:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malaga Airport to Lisbon costing on average $184 (€149).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€44) compared to roughly $152 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97 (€78). The journey takes 8h 18m versus 6h 58m 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 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 Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 15h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 14h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 12h59 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Malaga Airport to Lisbon buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:00 PM Malaga Airport | 12h00 | 5:00 AM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Malaga Airport to Lisbon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 290 miles (467 km) distance in 10h 29m.
Distance 290 miles (467 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 29m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
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