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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $282.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María:
A train is $267 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María costing on average $282 (€237).
Other travel options to El Puerto de Santa María take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $47 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€28). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María
How to get from Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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130354:15 PM5h48Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:03 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station$351One-way1 transfer
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130354:15 PM5h48Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:03 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station$351One-way1 transfer
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020747:48 AM3h36Málaga María Zambrano11:24 AMEl Puerto de Santa María Station$831One-way2 transfers
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13905 · 130141:26 PM4h31Málaga María Zambrano5:57 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station$411One-way1 transfer
13903 · 130089:05 AM4h54Málaga María Zambrano1:59 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station$411One-way1 transfer
13909 · 130355:08 PM4h55Málaga María Zambrano10:03 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station$411One-way1 transfer
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350354:15 PM5h48Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:03 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station$351One-way1 transfer
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130734:15 PM6h59Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:14 PMEl Puerto de Santa María Station$351One-way1 transfer
VY2110 · VY22866:45 AM7h30Malaga Airport2:15 PMInternational Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport$5571One-way1 transfer
VY2114 · VY22869:45 AM4h30Malaga Airport2:15 PMInternational Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport$5691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María:
A train is $267 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to El Puerto de Santa María costing on average $282 (€237).
Other travel options to El Puerto de Santa María take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and El Puerto de Santa María as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in El Puerto de Santa María Station.
- Travel with Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe AVANT, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY to go to El Puerto de Santa María by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to El Puerto de Santa María by flight.
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