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Compare bus, flight, and train for Elche to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elche to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $234 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Elche to Málaga:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elche to Málaga costing on average $192 (€157).
A bus is $170 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Málaga costing on average $234 (€191).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Elche to Málaga
How to get from Elche to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Elche to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal2:10 PM7h50Elche, Estación De Autobuses10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$621One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal2:10 PM7h50Elche, Estación De Autobuses10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1012 · IB10051:40 PM3h15Alicante Elche Airport4:55 PMMalaga Airport$4331One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal9:45 PM7h15Elche, Estación De Autobuses5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$631One-way0 transfers
Normal12:32 PM8h29Elche, Estación De Autobuses9:01 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$631One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal10:45 AM7h45Elche, Estación De Autobuses6:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$631One-way1 transfer
VY1307 · VY211511:50 PM9h05Alicante Elche Airport8:55 AMMalaga Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
VY1307 · VY211711:50 PM14h00Alicante Elche Airport1:50 PMMalaga Airport$1821One-way1 transfer
VY1307 · VY211111:50 PM11h00Alicante Elche Airport10:50 AMMalaga Airport$2001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Málaga:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elche to Málaga costing on average $192 (€157).
A bus is $170 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Málaga costing on average $234 (€191).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Elche and Málaga as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Elche Av/Elx Av and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Elche, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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