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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 bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $19.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $210 (€169).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
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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0661211:24 AM11h51Málaga María Zambrano11:15 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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0661211:24 AM11h51Málaga María Zambrano11:15 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB238010:05 PM1h35Malaga Airport11:40 PMValencia Airport$7541One-way0 transfers
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0521411:24 AM11h41Málaga María Zambrano11:05 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$691One-way1 transfer
06021 · 0620211:24 AM11h15Málaga María Zambrano10:39 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$701One-way1 transfer
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0620210:32 AM12h07Málaga María Zambrano10:39 PMValencia-Joaquín Sorolla$731One-way1 transfer
Normal9:30 PM9h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:15 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$911One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 PM10h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:15 AMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$911One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM10h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:15 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos$911One-way0 transfers
UX5038 · UX40639:10 PM11h00Malaga Airport8:10 AMValencia Airport$1651One-way1 transfer
UX5038 · UX40659:10 PM19h05Malaga Airport4:15 PMValencia Airport$1751One-way1 transfer
UX5042 · UX40638:35 AM23h35Malaga Airport8:10 AMValencia Airport$1961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Valencia:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Valencia costing on average $210 (€169).
Other travel options to Valencia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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, Air Nostrum, Iberia Express, Eurowings to go to Valencia by flight.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, SNCF OUIGO, Ouigo Spain, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Valencia by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Valencia by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 0 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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