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Compare train and bus for Ciudad Real to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ciudad Real to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ciudad Real to Málaga:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ciudad Real to Málaga costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
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How to get from Ciudad Real to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ciudad Real to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal6:00 PM6h15Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses12:15 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal6:00 PM6h15Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses12:15 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
021625:26 PM2h25Ciudad Real station7:51 PMMálaga María Zambrano$681One-way0 transfers
Other options
0210810:05 AM2h28Ciudad Real station12:33 PMMálaga María Zambrano$431One-way0 transfers
021887:35 PM2h29Ciudad Real station10:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$551One-way0 transfers
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021923:55 PM7h00Ciudad Real station10:55 PMMálaga María Zambrano$651One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:30 PM6h15Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses7:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$401One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:00 PM6h45Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses12:45 AMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)$401One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:30 PM6h45Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ciudad Real to Málaga:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ciudad Real to Málaga costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ciudad Real and Málaga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ciudad Real station and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe AVANT, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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