How to travel from Granada to Málaga

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Compare bus and train for Granada to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 55 miles (89 km)

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2h 26m

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from Granada to Málaga

How to get from Granada to Málaga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

AlsaNormal
03:00PM1h45
Granada, Estación De Autobuses
04:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers

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03:00PM1h45
Granada, Estación De Autobuses
04:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers

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09:10PM1h35
Granada, Estación De Autobuses
10:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers

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Renfe Avant08475+Renfe (13)13900
06:27AM3h59
Granada station
10:26AMMálaga María Zambrano
$251One-way
1 transfer
Renfe Avant08475+Renfe (13)13902
06:27AM5h20
Granada station
11:47AMMálaga María Zambrano
$251One-way
1 transfer
Renfe Avant08475 · 08075
06:27AM3h09
Granada station
09:36AMMálaga María Zambrano
$291One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
04:30PM1h45
Granada, Estación De Autobuses
06:15PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
05:15PM2h00
Granada, Estación De Autobuses
07:15PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$171One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
03:00PM2h15
Granada, Estación De Autobuses
05:15PMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
$171One-way
0 transfers

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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.

How to get from Granada to Málaga

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Granada to Málaga there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 96,06% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Granada to Málaga. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Granada to Málaga

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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Granada and Málaga including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Granada to Málaga is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Málaga:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Málaga costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Granada to Málaga is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Granada to Málaga is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Granada to Málaga is:
  • Around 35 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Granada and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Granada to Málaga:
  • Trains mostly depart from Granada station and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Granada to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe Avant, Renfe, AVE, Renfe (13), Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Málaga by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Granada to Málaga with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
  • 35 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Granada to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, Marbella, Ronda. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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