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The cheapest and fastest buses from Marbella to Cádiz
Showing times and prices for Jun 16
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
126 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marbella to Cádiz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marbella to Cádiz will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Marbella for Cádiz on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 126 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.
2:40 PM1h40Marbella4:20 PMCádiz$81One-way0 transfers- 5:30 PM1h30Marbella7:00 PMCádiz$111One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 AM1h30Marbella8:40 AMCádiz$131One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM2h00Marbella3:00 PMCádiz$131One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 AM2h10Marbella9:50 AMCádiz$141One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM1h30Marbella7:00 PMCádiz$111One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 AM1h30Marbella8:40 AMCádiz$131One-way0 transfers
- 2:40 PM1h40Marbella4:20 PMCádiz$81One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM2h00Marbella3:00 PMCádiz$131One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 AM2h10Marbella9:50 AMCádiz$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Marbella to Cádiz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marbella to Cádiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
The cheapest way to travel from Marbella to Cádiz is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).
The fastest way to travel from Marbella to Cádiz is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 1m.
Other travel options to Cádiz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Marbella and Cádiz.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Marbella to Cádiz among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (2h 1m by bus vs 2h 12m by car) and save roughly $18 (€15) compared to fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $37 (€30)). 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 BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Marbella to Cádiz Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Avanza Grupo | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Avanza Grupo | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Avanza Grupo | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Avanza Grupo | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Avanza Grupo | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Marbella to Cádiz bus times
The table below shows live departures for Marbella to Cádiz buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 7:10 AM Marbella | 1h30 | 8:40 AM Cádiz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:40 AM Marbella | 2h10 | 9:50 AM Cádiz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Marbella | 2h00 | 3:00 PM Cádiz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:40 PM Marbella | 1h40 | 4:20 PM Cádiz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Marbella | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Cádiz | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Marbella to Cádiz
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Buses from Marbella to Cádiz run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:50, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 3h 0m.
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 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 8:50 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
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: BlaBlaCar, Avanza from Marbella to CádizYou can travel by bus between Marbella to Cádiz with BlaBlaCar, Avanza for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Avanza
About
Avanza is one of the most popular bus companies in Spain, offering routes throughout the country and Portugal. Avanza has a large fleet of buses ranging from the Standard Bus with A/C and onboard entertainment to the Express, Multimedia, Multimedia Plus, and Multimedia VIP buses, which depending on the route, include WiFi, restrooms, additional entertainment, and much more. In addition, Avanza’s standard single ticket is affordable and suitable for every budget for your trip
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€14)
Avanza frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fee may apply.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.
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
4 a day
Complete guide to Cádiz
Things to do in Cádiz
Discover the best of Cádiz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cádiz trip today.
- Recommended
Museo Taller Litográfico
A small but distinctive museum focused on 19th-century lithography, with restored presses and demonstrations of Cádiz printing heritage.
- Recommended
Museo de las Cortes de Cádiz
Museum dedicated to the 1812 Constitution and the city’s liberal political history, featuring models, documents and period objects.
- Must visit
La Caleta Beach
The city’s most atmospheric urban beach, framed by two castles and especially popular for sunsets, walks and classic Cádiz views.
- Must visit
Barrio del Pópulo
The oldest quarter in Cádiz, full of arches, narrow lanes and medieval character. Ideal for slow wandering and historic ambiance.
- Must visit
Campo del Sur
A long seafront promenade with broad ocean views and photogenic facades, often featured in images of Cádiz and ideal at golden hour.
Tortillitas De Camarones
Thin, crispy fritters made with tiny local shrimp, chickpea flour, and herbs. One of Cádiz’s most iconic tapas, closely tied to the bay’s seafood tradition.
Pescaíto Frito
A classic Andalusian mix of lightly floured and fried small fish and seafood. In Cádiz it is a staple beachside and market dish, valued for fresh local catch.
- Gluten-free
Atún De Almadraba
Bluefin tuna caught using the historic almadraba method along the Cádiz coast. Often served seared or cured, it is one of the province’s most celebrated products.
La Candela
A modern and well-regarded restaurant blending Andalusian ingredients with creative presentation. Known for polished plates and a stylish but relaxed atmosphere.
Casa Manteca
A legendary traditional taberna in La Viña, loved for cured meats, cheeses, and classic tapas served in a lively, old-school Cádiz atmosphere.
El Faro De Cádiz
One of Cádiz’s best-known restaurants, famous for refined Andalusian seafood, rice dishes, and classic tapas in an elegant, established setting.
Euro
Generally moderate for Spain. Tapas and local bars are affordable, while beachfront dining and summer stays cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for tapas or a simple menu.
- Mid-range
- EUR 20-35 per person at a mid-range restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 50-90 per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 1.50-3 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service; small change for cafés; taxis often rounded up.
Cádiz Transporte
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Prices
- Single ticket
- 1.10 EUR
- Day pass
- None
To the city center
Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Cádiz
- Distance
- 1.0 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Single urban bus tickets are usually bought on board; carry small change and confirm current fares on the official city transport page.
- Card payment availability on Cádiz city buses can vary, so it is safest to carry cash or use the official app for planning before boarding.
FAQs: Bus from Marbella to Cádiz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marbella to Cádiz 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 Cádiz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Marbella to Cádiz can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Marbella to Cádiz is $19 (€15) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Marbella to Cádiz is 3h 0m to travel the 78 miles (126 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Marbella to Cádiz leaves at 8:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Marbella to Cádiz leaves at 8:45 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Marbella to Cádiz with BlaBlaCar, Avanza. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Marbella to Cádiz, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Avanza for the best way to get you to Cádiz. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Marbella and Cádiz and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Cádiz from Marbella is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a bus between Marbella and Cádiz.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Marbella to Cádiz:
- Avanza
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Marbella to Cádiz for bus company Avanza.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cádiz are:
- Cádiz Cathedral, an iconic baroque and neoclassical structure with a golden dome offering panoramic city views
- La Caleta Beach, a picturesque urban beach known for its sunsets and historical significance
- Torre Tavira, an 18th-century watchtower featuring a camera obscura with 360-degree views of Cádiz
- Roman Theatre, ancient ruins showcasing the history and architecture of Roman times in Cádiz
- Plaza de las Flores, a vibrant square filled with flower stalls and surrounded by charming cafes and shops.
The best things to do in Cádiz include:
- Mercado Central, a vibrant market offering local produce and seafood
- Explore the charming streets of El Pópulo, the oldest neighborhood in Cádiz
- Visit the Cádiz Museum, which houses a collection of Phoenician and Roman artifacts
- Take a boat trip to the nearby town of El Puerto de Santa María
- Enjoy a flamenco show at a local tablao.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Marbella to Cádiz depends on the bus companies:
- Avanza
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Avanza.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Marbella to Cádiz.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Marbella to Cádiz:
- Avanza
- 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 Marbella to Cádiz:
- Avanza
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Marbella to Cádiz. The following conditions apply:
- Avanza
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Marbella to Cádiz with the following bus company: Avanza
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Marbella to Cádiz with the following bus company: Avanza.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Marbella to Cádiz with the following bus company: Avanza.
Since both Marbella and Cádiz are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Marbella to Cádiz among Omio's users.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Cádiz, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and unofficial tour guides offering overpriced services. It's advisable to use authorized taxis and book tours through reputable agencies to avoid these issues. Staying vigilant in busy tourist spots helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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