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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 prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Málaga:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Málaga costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
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.
- Normal9:00 AM1h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses10:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:00 AM1h30Granada, Estación De Autobuses10:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 089157:34 AM1h26Granada station9:00 AMMálaga María Zambrano$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
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021624:12 PM3h39Granada station7:51 PMMálaga María Zambrano$211One-way1 transfer - 08525+0216212:48 PM7h03Granada station7:51 PMMálaga María Zambrano$211One-way1 transfer
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021886:20 PM3h44Granada station10:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$241One-way1 transfer
- Normal9:00 AM1h35Granada, Estación De Autobuses10:35 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$171One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:00 PM1h45Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$171One-way0 transfers
- Normal2:00 AM1h45Granada, Estación De Autobuses3:45 AMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)$171One-way0 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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Málaga costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- 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 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 Renfe AVANT, Renfe, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Málaga by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
- 35 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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