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Compare train and bus for Málaga to Fuengirola
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Fuengirola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 16 miles (27 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Fuengirola:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Fuengirola costing on average $7.
Other travel options to Fuengirola take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around $5 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 47m versus 33m 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.
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How to get from Málaga to Fuengirola by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Fuengirola is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1:233674:33 PM0h39Málaga María Zambrano5:12 PMLos Boliches$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C1:233674:33 PM0h39Málaga María Zambrano5:12 PMLos Boliches$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NORMAL.3:45 PM0h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses4:15 PMFuengirola, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
C1:2333511:13 AM0h39Málaga María Zambrano11:52 AMLos Boliches$41One-way0 transfers
C1:233552:33 PM0h39Málaga María Zambrano3:12 PMLos Boliches$41One-way0 transfers
C1:2339910:03 PM0h39Málaga María Zambrano10:42 PMLos Boliches$41One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.8:00 AM1h10Malaga, Estación de Autobuses9:10 AMFuengirola, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.9:15 AM1h10Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:25 AMFuengirola, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.7:40 PM0h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses8:25 PMFuengirola, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Fuengirola:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Fuengirola costing on average $7.
Other travel options to Fuengirola take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
- Around 175 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Fuengirola as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Fuengirola station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Fuengirola, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Cercanías, Renfe to go to Fuengirola by train.
- Travel with Avanza, BlaBlaCar to go to Fuengirola by bus.
- 136 direct trains per day with Cercanías, Renfe.
- 10 direct buses per day with Avanza, BlaBlaCar.
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