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Compare bus and flight 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 train, with an average ticket price of CHF 15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 15, while a flight costs an average of CHF 247.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 35 Average price | CHF 15 Average price Cheapest | CHF 247 Average price | CHF 79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Elche to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Elche to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Málaga:
A train is CHF 21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elche to Málaga costing on average CHF 35.
A train is CHF 233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Málaga costing on average CHF 247.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around CHF 35 compared to roughly CHF 79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 45. The journey takes 7h 10m versus 4h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
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2:10 PM 7h35 Elche, Estación De Autobuses 9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses CHF 47 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
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2:10 PM 7h35 Elche, Estación De Autobuses 9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses CHF 47 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- VY1317 · VY1558
7:50 PM 3h45 Alicante Elche Airport 11:35 PM Malaga Airport CHF 286 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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2:10 PM 8h05 Elche, Estación De Autobuses 10:15 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) CHF 47 1 One-way 2 transfers - Normal · Normal · Normal
2:10 PM 8h20 Elche, Estación De Autobuses 10:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses CHF 47 1 One-way 2 transfers - Normal · Normal · Normal
12:32 PM 9h13 Elche, Estación De Autobuses 9:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses CHF 47 1 One-way 2 transfers
- VY1317 · VY1542
7:50 PM 12h45 Alicante Elche Airport 8:35 AM Malaga Airport CHF 174 1 One-way 1 transfer 
IB1012 · IB491:45 PM 7h30 Alicante Elche Airport 9:15 PM Malaga Airport CHF 188 1 One-way 1 transfer- IB1012 · IB507
1:45 PM 7h15 Alicante Elche Airport 9:00 PM Malaga Airport CHF 260 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Málaga:
A train is CHF 21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Elche to Málaga costing on average CHF 35.
A train is CHF 233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Málaga costing on average CHF 247.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Elche and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight 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-Parc and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Elche, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Grupo Subús to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with AVE, iryo to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Eurowings, BA Euroflyer, Iberia Express, Avion Express Malta, British Airways to go to Málaga by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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