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4.6Travel Information from Granada to Málaga
 Distance | 55 miles (89 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $15 - $26 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $15 (€13) • 1 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $26 (€23) • 1 h 24 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa or Renfe (6) |
Take a train or bus to travel 55 miles (89 km) to Málaga from Granada. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa or Renfe (6) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Granada to Málaga.
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The best way to travel from Granada to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from Granada to Malaga
The distance between Malaga and Granada is only around 130 kilometers in all, so visiting Malaga will be simple if you want to sample the fresh sea air and atmosphere in one of Andalucia's premier cities. Travelers can make the journey via bus (the quickest route) or by train. You'll need to change once if traveling by train, but the extra comfort might outweigh the slightly longer journey time.
Buses from Granada to Malaga
Taking the bus is the quickest and most affordable way to travel between these two Anadalucian destinations. Regular bus connections are provided by Alsa, and the journey time is only around 1 hour 45 minutes at any time of day. Alsa buses leave from the Avenida Juan Pablo II in Granada, which is a couple of kilometers to the north of the city center. Local buses are the quickest way to reach the bus station. They arrive at Malaga's main bus station, which is next to Maria Zambrano (the major train station in Malaga). All of the main attractions in town are easy to walk to from the bus stop, and Costa del Sol destinations are a short train ride away as well.
Trains from Granada to Malaga
Traveling by train is another great way to reach Malaga from Granada. However, there is no direct train connection at present, and travelers will have to make a change at some point along the way. To get to Malaga by train, catch the Renfe service from Granada's train station (located next to the University). After around an hour and a half, you will need to change at Antequera Santa-Ana, and then catch a service to Malaga Maria Zambrano Station. In total, the journey time to Malaga by train can be as short as 2 hours, but can be longer depending on how long the change takes.
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Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Granada to Málaga.
There are 2 travel options from Granada to Málaga: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Granada to Málaga is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to Málaga:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $26 (€23).
The fastest way to get to Málaga from Granada is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 24 min.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 30 min.
Málaga is approximately 55 miles (89 km) away from Granada.
The average frequency per day from Granada to Málaga is:
- 32 buses a day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Granada to Málaga as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Granada to Málaga:
- Most travelers take a bus from Granada, Estación De Autobuses to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Most travelers catch their train from Granada and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
The following travel companies offer services from Granada to Málaga:
- Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alsa Granada to Málaga tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).
- Renfe (6), AVE or Renfe Viajeros can get you to Málaga by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Renfe Viajeros from Granada to Málaga for $13 (€12) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Granada to Málaga with the following travel companies:
- 32 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- Direct train available with Renfe (6) or Renfe Viajeros 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Málaga as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Granada to Málaga.
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