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Compare bus and flight for Albufeira to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, while a flight costs an average of €477.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€68 Average price Cheapest | €477 Average price | €77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Albufeira to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Albufeira to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Málaga:
A bus is €410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Málaga costing on average €477.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 6h 38m versus 4h 33m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Albufeira to Málaga
How to get from Albufeira to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albufeira to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EW9643 · EW953610:20 AM 6h55 Faro Airport 6:15 PM Malaga Airport €235 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- EW9643 · EW9536
10:20 AM 6h55 Faro Airport 6:15 PM Malaga Airport €235 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- EW9643 · EW9536
10:20 AM 6h55 Faro Airport 6:15 PM Malaga Airport €235 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- EW2649 · EW2536
9:45 AM 9h00 Faro Airport 7:45 PM Malaga Airport €350 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA2642 · BA2663
6:45 PM 22h45 Faro Airport 6:30 PM Malaga Airport €477 1 One-way 1 transfer 
BA422+BA26636:45 PM 15h10 Faro Airport 10:55 AM Malaga Airport €671 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albufeira to Málaga:
A bus is €410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albufeira to Málaga costing on average €477.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albufeira and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Iberia, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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