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Museo Arqueológico de Córdoba
Archaeological museum in a historic palace with Roman, Iberian, and Islamic collections, plus remains of a Roman theater beneath the site.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Córdoba is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Córdoba will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 6 buses that leave Málaga for Córdoba on Sun, Jul 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 133 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 30 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Córdoba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Málaga to Córdoba:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Córdoba costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Córdoba buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 9:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 2:30 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:55 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 3h55 | 7:50 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 7:50 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 8:00 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 10:00 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 11:00 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Málaga to Córdoba run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:09, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 6:09 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses, Cordoba -> Plaza de las Tendillas, Cordoba
Travellers can get from Malaga to Cordoba by buses in only 2:15 hours. The trips offered by ALSA take place six times a day and are distributed throughout the day.
The Spanish buses company ALSA Transportes lets its buses drive on all weekdays on the Malaga - Cordoba route.
To travel by bus from Malaga to Cordoba, travellers need at least 2:15 hours. Direct journeys can also take up to 4:20 hours.
Six times a day you can take the bus from Malaga to Cordoba. Departures from Malaga Bus Station are at 8:55, 9:15, 11:45, 16:35 and 19:30. At 16:05 a buses leaves Malaga airport for Cordoba.
At which bus station does the bus leave from Malaga? Departure point in Malaga City is the central bus station Estación de Autobuses at the Paseo de los Tilos. One bus connection per day starts at Malaga airport.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Cordoba? The bus station Estación de Autobuses de Córdoba is located next to the Plaza de las tres Culturas as well as the main train station of the city. The distance to the city centre is less than 0.8 kilometres.
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