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Museo Picasso Málaga
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.


Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
6h 15m
Average duration
7h 30m
Buses per day
2
Distance
234 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train 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 $35, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 200 miles (323 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $279 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Málaga:
A bus is $103 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Murcia to Málaga costing on average $149 (€122).
A bus is $233 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Málaga costing on average $279 (€229).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $81 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€28). The journey takes 5h 34m versus 4h 14m 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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:41PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Murcia to Málaga buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 10:00 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h45 | 6:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 6h15 | 5:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 6:30 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h00 | 1:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h00 | 3:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h00 | 4:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h30 | 5:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h00 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h00 | 6:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h30 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 8h45 | 7:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 9h00 | 7:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 AM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 6h45 | 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:41 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h20 | 9:01 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 5h30 | 8:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:15 PM Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses | 5h45 | 10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Murcia to Málaga run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 200 miles (323 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 200 miles (323 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Málaga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Málaga trip today.
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Dedicated to Carmen Thyssen’s collection, this museum excels in 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting in a restored palace.
Set in Picasso’s birthplace, this museum explores his early years, family context, and personal legacy in Málaga.
Málaga’s main pedestrian shopping street links the old center with the port and is lively day and evening.
A redeveloped waterfront promenade with gardens, shade structures, and harbor views, ideal for an easy central walk.
A scenic hilltop viewpoint by Gibralfaro Parador, famous for postcard panoramas of the port, bullring, and cathedral.
A chilled tomato soup with olive oil, garlic and bread, often topped with ham and egg. A Málaga summer staple linked to Andalusian home cooking.
Cold almond and garlic soup thinned with water and olive oil, traditionally served with grapes. A classic Málaga dish with Moorish roots.
Tiny anchovies lightly fried in olive oil until crisp. One of Málaga’s signature seafood tapas, especially popular at beach bars and fish markets.
Michelin-starred fine dining serving refined Andalusian cuisine with technical precision. Elegant atmosphere and one of Málaga’s top gastronomic addresses.
Historic old-town tavern famed for classic Málaga tapas, fried fish and vermouth. Lively, traditional and one of the city’s most beloved institutions.
Classic seafood restaurant at Pedregalejo known for espetos, grilled fish and rice dishes. Casual beachfront setting with a long local reputation.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels rise in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly reasonable versus Madrid, Barcelona, or many major European beach cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes, small change is fine. In taxis, rounding up the fare is common.
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Estación de Autobuses -> Alameda Principal, Málaga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Murcia to Málaga 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 Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Murcia to Málaga buses use the Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3). Use this guide to compare Murcia and Málaga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Murcia, Estacion 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 Bar El Rincón (0.3 km), Fast Food Express (0.4 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses.
Available at Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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