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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 36m. 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 $144.
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 bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 41m. 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 bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 969 miles (1561 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$714 Average price | $221 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 58m Average total duration 43h 28m 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 $123 (€99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Málaga costing on average $221 (€178).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 40h 53m.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Málaga:
A bus is $493 (€397) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Málaga costing on average $714 (€575).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 28m.
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$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 61056:05 AM2h45Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:50 AMMalaga Airport$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ909:20 AM2h40Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:00 PMMalaga Airport$1931One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM46h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1741One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM60h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM48h20Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1811One-way2 transfers
W461136:45 PM2h50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport9:35 PMMalaga Airport$711One-way0 transfers
W4602511:40 AM2h50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport2:30 PMMalaga Airport$831One-way0 transfers
FR 62995:35 PM2h45Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport8:20 PMMalaga Airport$1201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Málaga:
A flight is $123 (€99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Málaga costing on average $221 (€178).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 40h 53m.
- Around 90 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Vueling, ITA, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Transavia France, GetJet Airlines to go to Málaga by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Vueling.
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