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Compare bus and flight for Edinburgh to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.1 - 5.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $41, and a bus costs an average of $178.
Distance: 1329 miles (2140 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$182 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price | $398 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 57m Average total duration 43h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.4 - 12.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Málaga:
A flight is $133 (€107) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Málaga costing on average $315 (€252).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 27m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 PM68h00Edinburgh3:45 PMMálaga$3631One-way0 transfers
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7:45 PM68h00Edinburgh3:45 PMMálaga$3631One-way0 transfers
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9:40 PM66h05Edinburgh3:45 PMMálaga$4811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Málaga:
A flight is $133 (€107) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Málaga costing on average $315 (€252).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 27m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer, Transavia France, Eurowings, KLM, Air France to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com.
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