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Compare bus and flight for Ávila to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ávila to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $194 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ávila to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Ávila to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Málaga:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Málaga costing on average $14.
A bus is $182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Málaga costing on average $194.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
The journey is about 1h 43m faster (4h 36m by train vs 6h 19m by car) and roughly $102 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 vs $116). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Ávila to Málaga
How to get from Ávila to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ávila to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal · Normal5:20 AM 9h25 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 2:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Normal · Normal5:20 AM 9h25 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 2:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
IB173510:50 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:05 PM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal · Normal5:20 AM 9h55 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 3:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Normal · Normal5:20 AM 10h25 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 3:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Normal · Normal7:00 AM 10h45 Ávila, Estación De Autobuses 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
IB5277:10 AM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:30 AM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB497:55 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:15 PM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB517:40 AM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:00 AM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Málaga:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Málaga costing on average $14.
A bus is $182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ávila to Málaga costing on average $194.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ávila and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ávila station and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Ávila, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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