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Compare bus and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $183 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $183, while a flight costs an average of $199.
Distance: 1131 miles (1821 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$199 Average price | $183 Average price Cheapest | $577 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 36h 59m Average total duration 36h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.5 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.6kg 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 Frankfurt am Main to Málaga:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Málaga costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 59m.
You'll arrive about 18h 49m sooner (3h 42m by flight vs 22h 31m by car) and save roughly $378 (€305) compared to fuel and tolls ($199 (€161) vs $577 (€466)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Málaga
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM41h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1281One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM41h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1281One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH11489:25 AM3h00Frankfurt am Main Airport12:25 PMMalaga Airport$3081One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM36h00Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1301One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM36h25Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1301One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM35h50Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1361One-way2 transfers
UX1506 · UX50357:10 PM12h35Frankfurt am Main Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$1661One-way1 transfer
UX1506 · UX50437:10 PM16h40Frankfurt am Main Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$1751One-way1 transfer
UX1502 · UX503910:55 AM5h20Frankfurt am Main Airport4:15 PMMalaga Airport$1901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Málaga:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Málaga costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 59m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Air Europa, Transavia France, Bulgaria Air, Air Nostrum, Condor Flugdienst, Swiss, Air France, KLM, Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Málaga by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, Condor Flugdienst.
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