4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Alicante to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $250.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $250 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Málaga:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Málaga costing on average $59.
A train is $212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Málaga costing on average $250.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42. The journey takes 7h 47m versus 4h 45m 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 Alicante to Málaga
How to get from Alicante to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- VY1313 · VY1560
5:15 PM 5h20 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Malaga Airport $260 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- VY1313 · VY1560
5:15 PM 5h20 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Malaga Airport $260 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- VY1303 · VY1540
6:55 AM 3h45 Alicante Elche Airport 10:40 AM Malaga Airport $396 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- VY1315 · VY1560
6:30 PM 4h05 Alicante Elche Airport 10:35 PM Malaga Airport $277 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1313 · VY1558
5:15 PM 6h20 Alicante Elche Airport 11:35 PM Malaga Airport $296 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1313 · VY1562
5:15 PM 3h50 Alicante Elche Airport 9:05 PM Malaga Airport $308 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
How to get from Alicante to Málaga
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Málaga
Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Málaga.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Málaga:
A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Málaga costing on average $59.
A train is $212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Málaga costing on average $250.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Iberia Express, British Airways, Eurowings, BA Euroflyer, Avion Express Malta to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
Travelling from Alicante to Málaga: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
