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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Faro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Faro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $620.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $620 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Faro
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Faro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Faro:
A bus is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Faro costing on average $620.
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 5h 48m versus 4h 37m 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 Faro
How to get from Málaga to Faro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Faro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal7:30 PM 6h59 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 1:29 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal7:30 PM 6h59 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 1:29 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Normal · Normal7:30 PM 6h59 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 1:29 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Normal · Normal7:00 PM 7h29 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) 1:29 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal5:05 PM 10h39 Malaga Airport 2:44 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário $516 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal5:05 PM 10h39 Malaga Airport 2:44 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário $516 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal5:05 PM 10h39 Malaga Airport 2:44 AM Faro, Terminal Rodoviário $516 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Faro:
A bus is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Faro costing on average $620.
Other travel options to Faro take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Faro 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 Faro Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Faro, Terminal Rodoviário.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Faro by bus.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Vueling, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Iberia, Smartwings, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Avion Express Malta to go to Faro by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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