4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h 27 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Valencia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Valencia will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 7 buses that leave Málaga for Valencia on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 468 km distance in an average of 10 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 11 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $19.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $210 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Málaga to Valencia:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $121 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $210 (€169).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (5h 51m by bus vs 6h 17m by car) and save roughly $28 (€23) compared to fuel and tolls ($90 (€72) vs $118 (€95)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Valencia buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 12:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 10:15 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 12:15 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 11h00 | 2:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 5:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 11h00 | 4:30 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Málaga to Valencia run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€47) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by flight.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€47) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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