Seville to Málaga bus with Alsa

Transportation experience

I got on the bus at the Plaza de Armas bus station. This is Seville’s main bus station. It is not too difficult to get around. Once the bus left Seville, the scenery gradually changed to the typical open country found in this region of Spain. However, the scenery soon began to change again as the bus got closer to the hills found near the coast. For a journey of this length, the pace of the bus was not too bad.

Schedule & frequency

There are several buses running from Seville to Málaga throughout the day. The buses are distributed throughout the morning and the evening, making the route fairly flexible, whether the destination is for a short visit or a longer stay.

Onboard experience & services

The buses used for the route are regular, long-distance coaches with reclining seats, storage space for luggage under the bus, and air conditioning. For a journey of three hours, the ride is comfortable enough. Passengers spend the time quietly looking at their phones, reading, or just looking at the Andalusian landscape passing by.

Ticketing advice & budget breakdown

The price for bus tickets from Seville to Málaga or from Málaga to Seville usually lies between 15-25 Euros. This is a general overview of my trip:

Top tips & recommendations

• Come early at the Plaza de Armas to be able to easily locate your platform.
• Consider a window seat if you like seeing the landscape during the trip.
• Don't forget water if traveling during summer in Andalusia.
• Check your stop in Málaga before traveling.
• Consider your connection from the bus station into the center.

Conclusion

As soon as I arrived in Málaga, everything that I had heard about this city was confirmed. Among all of the places that I visited, one of the ones that caught my attention the most was Málaga Cathedral, also named “La Manquita” due to one of its towers never being finished. As we go inside, we can discover some of its unique details, such as its pair of twin organs built in 1780, which are still working perfectly today, creating thousands of pipes that have lasted over two centuries. The wooden choir stalls are also very unique, as every single relief is different, creating a feeling of this being a work of art. In one of its chapels, we can find the Virgen de los Reyes, which is considered the oldest sculpture in Málaga Cathedral. It is said that this image was present when Catholic Monarchs entered Málaga in 1487, also being present when the first Catholic mass was celebrated in Málaga. Walking through this cathedral after coming from Seville is definitely one of the experiences that I remember the most from my trip.