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Compare bus and train for Loja to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Loja to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Loja to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Loja to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Loja to Málaga:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loja to Málaga costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €12. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 1h 9m 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 Loja to Málaga
How to get from Loja to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Loja to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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11:45 AM 1h00 Loja, Av De Andalucía 12:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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11:45 AM 1h00 Loja, Av De Andalucía 12:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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11:45 AM 1h00 Loja, Av De Andalucía 12:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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6:52 PM 1h07 Loja 7:59 PM Málaga María Zambrano €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - 08915
7:58 AM 1h07 Loja 9:05 AM Málaga María Zambrano €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - 08935
1:47 PM 1h12 Loja 2:59 PM Málaga María Zambrano €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 AM 1h00 Loja, Av De Andalucía 11:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
6:40 PM 1h05 Loja, Av De Andalucía 7:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
4:40 PM 1h05 Loja, Av De Andalucía 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Loja to Málaga:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loja to Málaga costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Loja and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Loja and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Loja, Av. Andalucía / C. la Fuente and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT to go to Málaga by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
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