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Compare bus and flight for Rome to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $106.
Distance: 969 miles (1561 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$145 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 41h 23m Average total duration 40h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome to Málaga:
A flight is $85 (€69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Málaga costing on average $230 (€186).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 40h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Málaga
How to get from Rome to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 61056:05 AM2h45Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:50 AMMalaga Airport$661One-way0 transfers
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FR 61056:05 AM2h45Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:50 AMMalaga Airport$661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 61056:05 AM2h45Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:50 AMMalaga Airport$661One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM46h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$2071One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM48h20Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$2071One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 AM54h35Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$2131One-way3 transfers
W4602511:40 AM2h50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport2:30 PMMalaga Airport$881One-way0 transfers
VY6105 · VY21135:55 PM6h15Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:10 AMMalaga Airport$1191One-way1 transfer
VY6109 · VY21133:25 PM8h45Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:10 AMMalaga Airport$1361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Málaga:
A flight is $85 (€69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Málaga costing on average $230 (€186).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 40h 53m.
- Around 89 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Civitavecchia and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Vueling, ITA, Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Transavia France, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Málaga by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Vueling.
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