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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $256 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $256, while a flight costs an average of $553.
Distance: 1096 miles (1764 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$553 Average price | $256 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 41h 31m Average total duration 41h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.3 - 10.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.4kg 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 Birmingham to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Málaga:
A bus is $297 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Málaga costing on average $553 (€463).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 31m.
You'll arrive about 19h 53m sooner (4h 54m by flight vs 24h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $553 (€463) compared to roughly $260 (€217) 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 Birmingham to Málaga
How to get from Birmingham to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U266277:40 AM3h00Birmingham International Airport11:40 AMMalaga Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
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U266277:40 AM3h00Birmingham International Airport11:40 AMMalaga Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
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BY74847:05 AM2h50Birmingham International Airport10:55 AMMalaga Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
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FR 21568:30 PM2h55Birmingham International Airport12:25 AMMalaga Airport$1541One-way0 transfers
VY8755 · VY212112:10 PM11h40Birmingham International Airport12:50 AMMalaga Airport$1571One-way1 transfer
VY8755 · VY211912:10 PM10h00Birmingham International Airport11:10 PMMalaga Airport$1881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Málaga:
A bus is $297 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Málaga costing on average $553 (€463).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 31m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet, Eurowings, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines to go to Málaga by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet.
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