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Compare bus and flight for Murcia to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Murcia to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, 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 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $269.
Distance: 200 miles (323 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $269 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg 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 Murcia to Málaga:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Murcia to Málaga costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $237 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Málaga costing on average $269 (€225).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€41). The journey takes 6h 0m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Murcia to Málaga
How to get from Murcia to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Murcia to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal4:15 PM5h45Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal4:15 PM5h45Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1010 · IB10039:15 AM3h30Alicante Elche Airport12:45 PMMalaga Airport$6811One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal1:41 PM7h20Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses9:01 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 AM6h15Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$411One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal6:30 AM7h00Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses1:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$481One-way1 transfer
VY1307 · VY21118:35 PM14h15Alicante Elche Airport10:50 AMMalaga Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
VY1303 · VY21194:20 PM6h00Alicante Elche Airport10:20 PMMalaga Airport$2551One-way1 transfer
VY1321 · VY21195:05 PM5h15Alicante Elche Airport10:20 PMMalaga Airport$2711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Murcia to Málaga:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Murcia to Málaga costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $237 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Murcia to Málaga costing on average $269 (€225).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Murcia and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Murcia Del Carmen and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Murcia, Estacion de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express, Iberia, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Eurowings to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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