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The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga to Ardales
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
18 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
42 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Ardales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Ardales will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Fast buses
Of the 11 buses that leave Málaga for Ardales on Thu, Nov 06, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 30 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.
10:20AM0h10
Málaga10:30AMArdales
$21One-way
0 transfers
08:30AM0h10
Málaga08:40AMArdales
$21One-way
0 transfers
08:20AM0h20
Málaga08:40AMArdales
$41One-way
0 transfers
06:20PM0h30
Málaga06:50PMArdales
$41One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM0h20
Málaga10:20AMArdales
$41One-way
0 transfers
10:20AM0h10
Málaga10:30AMArdales
$21One-way
0 transfers
08:30AM0h10
Málaga08:40AMArdales
$21One-way
0 transfers
08:20AM0h20
Málaga08:40AMArdales
$41One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM0h20
Málaga10:20AMArdales
$41One-way
0 transfers
06:20PM0h30
Málaga06:50PMArdales
$41One-way
0 transfers
Málaga to Ardales Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Live departures
Málaga to Ardales bus times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Ardales buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 9:41 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BASE | 11:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BASE | 2:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BASE | 5:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 6:20 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BASE | 7:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| BASE | 8:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h35 | 9:35 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BASE | 9:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 10:20 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Málaga to Ardales
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Buses from Málaga to Ardales run on average 9 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 9 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.
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
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 06:10 |
Last bus 20:55 |
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
Bus providers: Damas, BlaBlaCar from Málaga to ArdalesYou can travel by bus between Málaga to Ardales with Damas, BlaBlaCar for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Damas
About
Damas is a Spanish bus company with over 100 years of experience, operating a significant number of routes primarily in the province of Huelva and the metropolitan area of Seville. They are known for their reliability, punctuality, and well-maintained fleet. Damas offers various ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets, and some routes allow for M-tickets. Popular routes include connections between Seville, Huelva, Malaga, and Ronda. Amenities on their buses often include reclining seats, air conditioning, and power outlets, with Wi-Fi also available on some services. Damas is part of the Interbus Group, a major Spanish urban and interurban transport group.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€6)
Damas frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
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 50% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Seat reservation
Toilets
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 be transported in the luggage compartment.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day
FAQs: Bus from Málaga to Ardales
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Ardales 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 Ardales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Málaga to Ardales can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Málaga to Ardales is $7 (€6); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Málaga to Ardales bus travel time is 50 min for the 25 mile (41 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Málaga to Ardales leaves at 6: 10AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Málaga to Ardales leaves at 9: 00PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Málaga to Ardales without having to change trains with Damas. There are 9 direct buses from Málaga to Ardales each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a bus from Málaga to Ardales, you can count on Damas or BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Ardales. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service between Málaga and Ardales and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan, located 0.3 miles (507 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Ardales from Málaga is worth doing with a journey time of 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Málaga to Ardales is September.
Yes, you can take a bus between Málaga and Ardales.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Málaga to Ardales:
- Damas
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Málaga to Ardales for bus company Damas.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Ardales are:
- Caminito del Rey, a famous walkway offering stunning views of the El Chorro Gorge
- Ardales Castle, a historic fortress with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape
- Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce, a picturesque reservoir ideal for outdoor activities
- Cave of Ardales, an archaeological site with prehistoric cave paintings
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, a charming church with notable architectural features.
The best things to do in Ardales include:
- Ardales Caves, prehistoric caves with impressive rock art and guided tours
- Enjoy a picnic and water activities at Embalse del Conde de Guadalhorce
- Explore the local history and architecture at Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
- Visit the local museums to learn about Ardales' rich history
- Take a scenic hike through the surrounding natural parks.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Damas.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Málaga to Ardales depends on the bus company:
- Damas
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Málaga to Ardales, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Málaga to Ardales.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Málaga to Ardales:
- Damas
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Málaga to Ardales:
- Damas
- 10€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Málaga to Ardales. The following conditions apply:
- Damas
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be transported in the luggage compartment.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Málaga to Ardales with the following bus company: Damas
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Málaga to Ardales.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Málaga to Ardales.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Málaga to Ardales
Málaga
Ardales
The major bus station for departures in Málaga is Malaga. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Malaga for your trip from Málaga to Ardales.
Malaga
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Car connection
Paseo de los TilosWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Malaga
- Bus: 4, 19, 20, 24, 25 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
Paseo de los TilosWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
- Bus: 4, 19, 20 Train: C1, C2
The major bus station for arrivals in Ardales is Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan for your trip to Ardales from Málaga.
Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan
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