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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Pontevedra
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 23m. 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 $393.
Distance: 454 miles (731 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$393 Average price | $50 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 6h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Pontevedra:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Pontevedra costing on average $50.
A bus is $368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Pontevedra costing on average $393.
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 16h 38m.
You'll arrive about 6h 50m sooner (3h 23m by flight vs 10h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $393 compared to roughly $190 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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.
VY26538:45 PM1h40Malaga Airport10:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
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VY26538:45 PM1h40Malaga Airport10:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY26538:45 PM1h40Malaga Airport10:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
Other options
VY265112:35 PM1h45Malaga Airport2:20 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
VY2110 · VY16716:35 AM4h15Malaga Airport10:50 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2491One-way1 transfer
VY2110 · VY16776:35 AM9h40Malaga Airport4:15 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Pontevedra:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Pontevedra costing on average $50.
A bus is $368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Pontevedra costing on average $393.
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 16h 38m.
- Around 45 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 Alsa to go to Pontevedra by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Pontevedra by train.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, Iberia Express, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Pontevedra by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Vueling, Ryanair.
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