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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $278 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.9 - 4.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $278, while a flight costs an average of $706.
Distance: 1162 miles (1871 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$706 Average price | $278 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 43h 45m Average total duration 43h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.6 - 11.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Málaga:
A bus is $429 (€360) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Málaga costing on average $706 (€593).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 45m.
You'll arrive about 20h 55m sooner (5h 25m by flight vs 26h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $706 (€593) compared to roughly $282 (€237) 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 Manchester to Málaga
How to get from Manchester to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 32327:00 PM3h00Manchester Airport11:00 PMMalaga Airport$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 32327:00 PM3h00Manchester Airport11:00 PMMalaga Airport$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BY23006:00 AM2h55Manchester Airport9:55 AMMalaga Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM48h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1811One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM49h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1811One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM46h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1871One-way3 transfers
- FR 32088:15 AM3h00Manchester Airport12:15 PMMalaga Airport$891One-way0 transfers
LS8098:15 AM3h05Manchester Airport12:20 PMMalaga Airport$1901One-way0 transfers
AF1169 · AF17465:50 PM16h50Manchester Airport11:40 AMMalaga Airport$2411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Málaga:
A bus is $429 (€360) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Málaga costing on average $706 (€593).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 45m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Iberia to go to Málaga by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com.
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