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Compare bus and flight for Bilbao to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 59m Average total duration 14h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Málaga:
A bus is $109 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $184 (€150).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 29m.
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How to get from Bilbao to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BASE9:00 PM13h45Bilbao10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE9:00 PM13h45Bilbao10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 42429:55 PM1h30Vitoria Airport11:25 PMMalaga Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
Other options
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060206:53 AM11h11Bilbao-Abando6:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1511One-way1 transfer- 04186+061686:53 AM13h03Bilbao-Abando7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1981One-way1 transfer
3714+BASE8:10 PM14h35Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$741One-way1 transfer- 3717+BASE7:50 PM14h55Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$741One-way1 transfer
- 3717+BASE7:25 PM15h20Bilbao10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$741One-way1 transfer
- VY261710:50 AM1h40Bilbao Airport12:30 PMMalaga Airport$1011One-way0 transfers
- VY261310:00 PM1h35Bilbao Airport11:35 PMMalaga Airport$1091One-way0 transfers
V735122:45 PM1h35Bilbao Airport4:20 PMMalaga Airport$1561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Málaga:
A bus is $109 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $184 (€150).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 29m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao and arrive in Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses).
- Travel with Secorbus, Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Socibus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair.
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