- Must visit
Museo Picasso Málaga
Major museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, with a strong collection spanning different periods of his work.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Seville to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seville to Málaga will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 11 buses that leave Seville for Málaga on Sun, May 17, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Seville to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $451 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Seville to Málaga:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seville to Málaga costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $421 (€340) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Málaga costing on average $451 (€364).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 2h 24m versus 2h 23m 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 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Seville to Málaga buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 3:00 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h15 | 7:45 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 2h45 | 7:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 2h45 | 9:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 8:00 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 4h20 | 12:20 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 2h45 | 12:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h15 | 12:45 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 2h45 | 1:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Seville to Málaga run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 7:30 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.
Major museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso, born in Málaga, with a strong collection spanning different periods of his work.
Contemporary art museum in the colorful waterfront cube, known for modern and contemporary works and temporary exhibitions.
Art museum focused on Spanish and Andalusian painting, especially 19th-century works, housed in a restored palace.
Málaga’s main shopping street and one of its best-known promenades, especially lively during festivals and evening walks.
Classic viewpoint above the city with sweeping views over the cathedral, bullring, port, and Mediterranean coast.
Popular waterfront promenade with harbor views, public art, and a relaxed atmosphere that photographs well at sunset.
Fresh sardines skewered on cane and grilled over charcoal on the beach. It is one of Málaga’s most iconic seaside foods, especially in summer.
A cold soup of almonds, garlic, olive oil and bread, often served with grapes or melon. It is a classic dish from Málaga and inland Andalusia.
A thick tomato, bread, olive oil and garlic soup from nearby Antequera, usually topped with egg and ham. It is richer than gazpacho and very traditional in Málaga Province.
Michelin-starred restaurant at Muelle Uno offering contemporary Andalusian tasting menus and polished waterfront dining.
Popular traditional tapas bar known for classic Andalusian dishes, vermouth and a busy local feel in the city centre.
Historic Málaga bodega and restaurant near the Roman Theatre, famous for Andalusian tapas, local wines and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Moderate by Spanish standards: tapas and local menus are affordable, while beachfront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés, bars, and taxis is enough.
Official public transport app
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses -> Alameda Principal, Málaga
Buses from Seville to Malaga, operated by Alsa, depart eight times a day, starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 08:00 p.m. The journey time is around 3 hours. All journeys are direct but some make brief stops en-route. Three buses a day are non-stop and are slightly more expensive.
Return journeys on buses from Malaga to Seville are also available.
Buses from Seville to Malaga set off from the bus station in the Plaza de Armas in Seville's Old Town. It is within walking distance of Seville's historic attractions and the old bridge across the River Guadalquivir. Local buses run from Plaza de Armas to the city and suburbs, the Andalucian region and across the border into Portugal. There is a limited night bus service in the city and taxis are located at the bus station.
Malaga, famous for being the birthplace of Picasso, is a cosmopolitan city with plenty for all ages to explore. As well as the Picasso Museum visitors can enjoy over 30 other museums, fascinating historic buildings, wonderful seafood, sandy beaches and a newly rejuvenated dockside area.
Buses from Seville to Malaga arrive at Malaga Bus Station, which is conveniently located next to the Maria Zambrano Railway Station, within a 15-minute walk of the historic city center. As well as regional buses, local buses run through the city center and along the coast to the airport, Torremolinos and Fuengirola. The main providers of local bus services, which run throughout the night, are Alsa and Portillo. Taxi ranks are located at the bus station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seville 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.

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