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Compare bus and flight for Bilbao to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a flight costs an average of $341.
Distance: 459 miles (739 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$341 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bilbao to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Bilbao to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Málaga:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $40.
A bus is $328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $341.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
You'll arrive about 6h 15m sooner (3h 14m by flight vs 9h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $341 compared to roughly $179 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BASE
9:00 PM 13h45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE
9:00 PM 13h45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- VY1681
8:00 AM 1h35 Bilbao Airport 9:35 AM Malaga Airport $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3714+BASE8:20 PM 14h25 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer- 3721+BASE
8:00 PM 14h45 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer - 3714+BASE
7:40 PM 15h05 Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1685
1:50 PM 1h35 Bilbao Airport 3:25 PM Malaga Airport $148 1 One-way 0 transfers 
V735122:40 PM 1h35 Bilbao Airport 4:15 PM Malaga Airport $153 1 One-way 0 transfers
LH1831+
LH45987:30 AM 7h55 Bilbao Airport 3:25 PM Malaga Airport $168 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Málaga:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $40.
A bus is $328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Málaga costing on average $341.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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 Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses).
- Travel with Secorbus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Swiss, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Volotea, Royal Air Maroc, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Helvetic Airways, Iberia Express, ITA, BA Euroflyer, British Airways to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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