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Museo Histórico Municipal de Loja
Loja’s main municipal museum interprets local archaeology, art, and history. It is the best single stop for understanding the town before exploring the streets.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
11
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Loja is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Loja will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 11 buses that leave Málaga for Loja on Fri, Aug 28, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 28 the direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Aug 28 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Loja 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 bus which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Loja:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Loja costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Loja take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 1h 11m versus 1h 0m 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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Loja buses for tomorrow, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 7:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 8:00 AM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 9:05 AM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1h30 | 12:15 PM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 12:15 PM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 AM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1h30 | 1:00 PM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 4:00 PM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 6:30 PM Loja, Av De Andalucía | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Málaga to Loja run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:40, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 6:40 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Loja — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Loja trip today.
Loja’s main municipal museum interprets local archaeology, art, and history. It is the best single stop for understanding the town before exploring the streets.
An exhibition space dedicated to the life and work of singer Rocío Jurado in Loja. It appeals to visitors interested in popular culture and local connections.
This local interpretation center presents aspects of the Alcazaba and Loja’s defensive past. It helps give context to the fortress visit.
Loja’s main square is the social heart of the center, framed by historic buildings and everyday local life. A convenient starting point for walking tours.
This traditional quarter preserves the atmosphere of old Loja with narrow streets and whitewashed homes. It is ideal for a slower, more local walk.
A classic promenade and public space used for strolling and meeting locals. It is one of the most familiar urban spaces in daily life.
Porridge-like rustic dish made with flour, olive oil, garlic and water, often served with peppers or pork. A humble inland Andalusian staple.
Shredded cod mixed with orange, onion, olive oil and olives. Popular across Granada province and valued for balancing salt and citrus.
Cold soup of tomato, olive oil, garlic and bread, usually topped with egg and ham. A classic summer dish widely eaten in western Granada.
Casual bar-restaurant popular for tapas, mixed plates and local social dining in the center of Loja.
Traditional Andalusian restaurant known for grilled meats and regional dishes in a classic Venta setting near Loja.
Established local spot for tapas, grilled dishes and hearty Andalusian plates with an informal, reliable atmosphere.
Loja is budget-friendly for Spain, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs than major Andalusian tourist cities.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes. Taxi fares are usually rounded up, not heavily tipped.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Loja 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 Loja, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Málaga to Loja buses use the Malaga, Estación de Autobuses to Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente station pair. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Loja 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.
Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente is 1 km from Loja city centre. Public transport options include:
Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente. ATMs are available at Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente.
Ticket office support is available at Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente.
Available at Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente: There are no specific accessibility features.
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