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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Elda
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Elda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $307.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$307 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Málaga to Elda:
A train is $263 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Elda costing on average $307 (€252).
Other travel options to Elda take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $96 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€43). The journey takes 6h 5m versus 4h 55m 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 Elda
How to get from Málaga to Elda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Elda is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 6818:40 PM1h15Malaga Airport9:55 PMValencia Airport$181One-way0 transfers
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FR 6818:40 PM1h15Malaga Airport9:55 PMValencia Airport$181One-way0 transfers
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FR 6818:40 PM1h15Malaga Airport9:55 PMValencia Airport$181One-way0 transfers
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014601:00 AM14h22Malaga, Estación de Autobuses3:22 PMElda Petrer$901One-way1 transfer
FR 6458:10 AM1h15Malaga Airport9:25 AMValencia Airport$421One-way0 transfers
UX5032 · UX40656:15 AM10h00Malaga Airport4:15 PMValencia Airport$791One-way1 transfer
UX5038 · UX40639:10 PM11h00Malaga Airport8:10 AMValencia Airport$791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Elda:
A train is $263 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Elda costing on average $307 (€252).
Other travel options to Elda take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Elda as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Elda Petrer.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe MD to go to Elda by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Europa, ITA, Eurowings, Ryanair, Avion Express Malta, Iberia to go to Elda by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia.
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