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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Burgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $385.
Distance: 390 miles (629 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $385 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Burgos
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Burgos, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Burgos:
A train is $32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Burgos costing on average $67.
A train is $349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Burgos costing on average $385.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $149 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 10h 14m versus 7h 15m 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 Burgos
How to get from Málaga to Burgos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Burgos is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE8:15 PM 10h25 Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) 6:40 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE8:15 PM 10h25 Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) 6:40 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB493+
IB173612:45 PM 4h15 Malaga Airport 5:00 PM Santander Airport $518 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Normal · Normal4:00 PM 11h00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 3:00 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal3:30 PM 11h30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 3:00 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB1067+
IB173612:45 PM 8h15 Malaga Airport 9:00 PM Santander Airport $272 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1541 · VY12046:40 AM 6h00 Malaga Airport 12:40 PM Santander Airport $339 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1541 · VY12066:40 AM 13h55 Malaga Airport 8:35 PM Santander Airport $359 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Burgos:
A train is $32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Burgos costing on average $67.
A train is $349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Burgos costing on average $385.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Burgos 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 Santander Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Burgos - Rosa Manzano.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Burgos, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Secorbus to go to Burgos by bus.
- Travel with iryo to go to Burgos by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair, Volotea, Iberia Express to go to Burgos by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Secorbus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Volotea.
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