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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Granada to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Granada to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Málaga:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Málaga costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 44m 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 Granada to Málaga
How to get from Granada to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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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7:45 AM 1h30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 9:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 AM 1h30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 9:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 AM 1h30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 9:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:00 AM 1h30 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 10:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
9:00 AM 1h35 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 10:35 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $17 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
11:45 AM 1h40 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 1:25 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $17 1 One-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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Málaga:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Málaga costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Granada and Málaga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVANT, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- 36 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
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