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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Valencia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 $33, while a flight costs an average of $211.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $84 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Valencia:
A train is $51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $84.
A train is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $211.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
The journey is about 1h 19m faster (4h 58m by train vs 6h 17m by car) and roughly $81 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 vs $115). 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 Valencia
How to get from Málaga to Valencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Valencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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062025:03 PM5h36Málaga María Zambrano10:39 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 02173+062025:03 PM5h36Málaga María Zambrano10:39 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 6818:40 PM1h15Malaga Airport9:55 PMValencia Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
Other options
02109+0619210:35 AM10h49Málaga María Zambrano9:24 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$1121One-way1 transfer- 02163+062023:38 PM7h01Málaga María Zambrano10:39 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$1161One-way1 transfer
- 06159 · 061923:26 PM5h58Málaga María Zambrano9:24 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$1171One-way1 transfer
- Normal2:15 PM10h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:15 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$881One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:00 PM10h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:15 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$881One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal3:00 PM11h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses2:00 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$891One-way1 transfer
- UX5042 · UX40658:35 AM7h40Malaga Airport4:15 PMValencia Airport$931One-way1 transfer
- UX5032 · UX40656:20 AM9h55Malaga Airport4:15 PMValencia Airport$931One-way1 transfer
- UX5038 · UX40639:10 PM11h00Malaga Airport8:10 AMValencia Airport$931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Valencia:
A train is $51 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $84.
A train is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $211.
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 10h 58m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Valencia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Vueling, Eurowings, BA Euroflyer, Avion Express Malta, Royal Air Maroc, ITA to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Valencia by bus.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Valencia by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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