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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 $10 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. 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 $10, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Loja to Málaga:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loja to Málaga costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (58m by bus vs 1h 9m by car) and save roughly $13 compared to fuel and tolls ($10 vs $23). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan 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.
Normal10:30 AM1h00Loja, Av De Andalucía11:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal10:30 AM1h00Loja, Av De Andalucía11:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal10:30 AM1h00Loja, Av De Andalucía11:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
089556:52 PM1h07Loja7:59 PMMálaga María Zambrano$221One-way0 transfers
089157:58 AM1h07Loja9:05 AMMálaga María Zambrano$221One-way0 transfers
089351:47 PM1h12Loja2:59 PMMálaga María Zambrano$221One-way0 transfers
Normal6:40 PM1h05Loja, Av De Andalucía7:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Normal4:40 PM1h05Loja, Av De Andalucía5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
Normal7:40 AM1h05Loja, Av De Andalucía8:45 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Loja to Málaga:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loja to Málaga costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 17 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 Renfe AVANT, Renfe to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Málaga by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
- 17 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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