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Compare train, 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 train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$75 Average price | $172 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bilbao to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Málaga:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $40 (€33).
A train is $49 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
- Around 31 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 train, 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, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Ryanair 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 Airlines, Volotea.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus, BlaBlaCar, Socibus.
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