Travel optionsfrom Bilbao to Málaga
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UX7160 · UX50359:05 PM10h40Bilbao Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$871One-way1 transfer
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UX7160 · UX50359:05 PM10h40Bilbao Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$871One-way1 transfer
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FR 42429:25 AM1h30Vitoria Airport10:55 AMMalaga Airport$3421One-way0 transfers
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061686:53 AM12h53Bilbao-Abando7:46 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1051One-way1 transfer
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061586:53 AM12h14Bilbao-Abando7:07 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1061One-way1 transfer
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060206:53 AM11h01Bilbao-Abando5:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1211One-way1 transfer
VY261710:30 PM1h35Bilbao Airport12:05 AMMalaga Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
UX7160 · UX50439:05 PM14h45Bilbao Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
UX7160 · UX50479:05 PM23h15Bilbao Airport8:20 PMMalaga Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
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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 | $185 Average price | $182 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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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Málaga:
A bus is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $185.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 14h 29m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Málaga:
A bus is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $185.
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 Renfe ALVIA to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Secorbus, Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Socibus to go to Málaga by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
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