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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Pontevedra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Pontevedra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $389.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $389 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Pontevedra
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Pontevedra, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Pontevedra:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Pontevedra costing on average $49.
A bus is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Pontevedra costing on average $389.
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 16h 38m.
The journey is about 3h 24m faster (6h 49m by train vs 10h 13m by car) and roughly $138 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 vs $186). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Pontevedra
How to get from Málaga to Pontevedra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Pontevedra is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:50 AM 1h45 Málaga 1:35 PM Pontevedra $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

11:50 AM 1h45 Málaga 1:35 PM Pontevedra $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:20 PM 1h40 Málaga 9:00 PM Pontevedra $103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

5:45 AM 6h45 Málaga 12:30 PM Pontevedra $142 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:30 PM 1h45 Málaga 2:15 PM Pontevedra $172 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:05 PM 10h40 Málaga 6:45 AM Pontevedra $281 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Pontevedra:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Pontevedra costing on average $49.
A bus is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Pontevedra costing on average $389.
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 16h 38m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Pontevedra 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 Vigo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Pontevedra station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe AVLO, AVE to go to Pontevedra by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Pontevedra by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane to go to Pontevedra by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane.
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