- Must visit
Cueva de Ardales
Important Paleolithic cave with guided visits and one of southern Spain’s key prehistoric art sites. Advance booking is normally essential.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ronda to Ardales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ronda to Ardales will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 6 buses from Ronda to Ardales, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 32 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 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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Buses from Ronda to Ardales run on average 5 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 40m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ronda to Ardales.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Damas | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Ronda to Ardales buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 8:00 AM Ronda, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 9:00 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:00 AM Ronda, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 11:00 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:30 PM Ronda, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 1:20 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 4:00 PM Ronda, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 4:50 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 6:00 PM Ronda, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 6:45 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:00 PM Ronda, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Important Paleolithic cave with guided visits and one of southern Spain’s key prehistoric art sites. Advance booking is normally essential.
Excellent interpretation center for the prehistoric cave art of Ardales. Ideal first stop for understanding the cave’s archaeology and context.
Interpretive exhibition space about the Caminito del Rey, its construction, geology, and restoration in the nearby gorge landscape.
Dramatic cliffside walkway through the gorge, internationally famous for scenery, engineering, and unforgettable reservoir-to-canyon views.
Large blue reservoir popular for scenic drives, shore walks, swimming areas, and panoramic stops in a striking mountain setting.
Viewpoint over the Gaitanes gorge and dams, offering one of the most photogenic perspectives in the Ardales natural setting.
A chilled tomato soup from Málaga made with bread, garlic and olive oil, then topped with ham and egg. A classic summer staple across inland villages like Ardales.
A hearty Andalusian stew of chickpeas, beans and vegetables, often enriched with local olive oil. It reflects traditional rural cooking in Málaga province.
Goat meat slowly cooked with garlic, herbs, wine and olive oil. This is one of Málaga's most emblematic mountain dishes and common in village restaurants.
Traditional restaurant in Ardales known for Andalusian classics, grilled meats and local specialties in a relaxed village setting.
Well-known casual spot in Ardales serving tapas, local dishes and simple home-style meals. Popular for an informal meal near the town center.
Lakeside dining near El Chorro with Andalusian cuisine, fish and meat dishes. Scenic setting makes it a popular stop after hiking or sightseeing.
More affordable than major Costa del Sol bases. Lodging, casual meals, and parking are usually lower, but options are fewer and driving is often needed.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafes; taxis usually just round up.
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Most Ronda to Ardales buses use the Ronda, Estación de Autobuses to Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan station pair. Use this guide to compare Ronda and Ardales bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ronda, 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 Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Ronda, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Ronda, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronda, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.