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Compare bus for Málaga to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Salamanca
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Salamanca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Salamanca:
A train is $49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Salamanca costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
The journey is about 1h 34m faster (5h 19m by train vs 6h 53m by car) and roughly $90 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 vs $120). 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 Salamanca
How to get from Málaga to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal5:30 PM 9h15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 2:45 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal5:30 PM 9h15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 2:45 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX5432+
048096:20 AM 5h51 Malaga Airport 12:11 PM Salamanca station $324 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Normal4:45 PM 10h00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) 2:45 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses $82 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB52+
049099:40 AM 13h11 Malaga Airport 10:51 PM Salamanca station $172 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX5432+
049696:20 AM 11h11 Malaga Airport 5:31 PM Salamanca station $324 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX5432+
049096:20 AM 16h31 Malaga Airport 10:51 PM Salamanca station $324 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Salamanca:
A train is $49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Salamanca costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Salamanca as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Salamanca station.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Grupo Interbus to go to Salamanca by bus.
- Travel with iryo, Renfe MD to go to Salamanca by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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