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Compare bus and flight for Faro to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Faro to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $584.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $584 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Málaga:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Málaga costing on average $56 (€47).
A train is $538 (€450) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Málaga costing on average $584 (€488).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Flight takes on average 7h 36m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€47) compared to roughly $85 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 5h 39m versus 4h 20m 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 Faro to Málaga
How to get from Faro to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal11:00 AM7h15Faro, Terminal Rodoviário7:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal11:00 AM7h15Faro, Terminal Rodoviário7:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Normal · Normal10:00 AM6h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$901One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal12:30 PM7h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário9:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$451One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:00 AM8h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário7:45 PMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)$891One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal9:45 AM7h00Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$981One-way1 transfer
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TP11389:45 AM12h10Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:55 PMMalaga Airport$2681One-way1 transfer
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TP11389:45 AM12h10Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:55 PMMalaga Airport$2681One-way1 transfer
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TP11389:30 AM12h25Faro, Aeropuerto (Estação Autocarros - buses)10:55 PMMalaga Airport$2681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Málaga:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Faro to Málaga costing on average $56 (€47).
A train is $538 (€450) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Málaga costing on average $584 (€488).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 9m.
Flight takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Smartwings, British Airways, Iberia to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 14 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
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