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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Benidorm
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Benidorm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $271.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Málaga to Benidorm
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Benidorm, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Benidorm:
A bus is $208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Benidorm costing on average $271.
Other travel options to Benidorm take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 8h 33m versus 5h 2m 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 Málaga to Benidorm
How to get from Málaga to Benidorm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Benidorm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
9:30 PM 8h00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 5:30 AM Benidorm, Bus Station $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
9:30 PM 8h00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 5:30 AM Benidorm, Bus Station $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB238010:00 PM 1h35 Malaga Airport 11:35 PM Valencia Airport $107 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Normal
2:15 PM 8h15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station $70 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
12:00 PM 8h30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 8:30 PM Benidorm, Bus Station $70 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:00 AM 9h15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 5:15 PM Benidorm, Bus Station $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
- UX5434 · UX4063
5:30 PM 14h35 Malaga Airport 8:05 AM Valencia Airport $121 1 One-way 1 transfer - UX5434 · UX4065
5:30 PM 22h45 Malaga Airport 4:15 PM Valencia Airport $121 1 One-way 1 transfer 
IB1736+IB101512:45 PM 8h10 Malaga Airport 8:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport $318 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Benidorm:
A bus is $208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Benidorm costing on average $271.
Other travel options to Benidorm take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Benidorm as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Benidorm, Bus Station.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, ITA, Eurowings, Swiss, Iberia Express, Avion Express Malta, BA Euroflyer to go to Benidorm by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Benidorm by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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