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Compare train, bus, and flight for Seville to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Seville to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €207.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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€22 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €207 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Seville to Málaga:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Málaga costing on average €22.
A train is €185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Málaga costing on average €207.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €12. The journey takes 3h 12m versus 2h 23m 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 Seville to Málaga
How to get from Seville to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Seville to Málaga is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10465 · 065785:02 PM3h24Seville-Santa Justa8:26 PMMálaga María Zambrano€221One-way1 transfer
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- 10465 · 065785:02 PM3h24Seville-Santa Justa8:26 PMMálaga María Zambrano€221One-way1 transfer
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060203:52 PM2h02Seville-Santa Justa5:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano€311One-way1 transfer
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02187+022026:54 PM4h45Seville-Santa Justa11:39 PMMálaga María Zambrano€241One-way1 transfer- 02187 · 021886:54 PM2h56Seville-Santa Justa9:50 PMMálaga María Zambrano€241One-way1 transfer
139086:43 PM3h11Seville Virgen Del Rocío9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano€251One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:00 AM2h30Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)10:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:00 AM2h45Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)1:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM2h45Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses€241One-way0 transfers
- VY2221 · VY211711:10 PM14h40Seville Airport1:50 PMMalaga Airport€2341One-way1 transfer
- VY2227 · VY21193:25 PM6h50Seville Airport10:15 PMMalaga Airport€2891One-way1 transfer
- VY2223 · VY21191:40 PM8h35Seville Airport10:15 PMMalaga Airport€3351One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Seville to Malaga
The Andalusian cities of Seville and Malaga are around 200 kilometers apart. The fastest rail services from Seville to the Mediterranean coastal city take just under 2 hours, using the modern, high-speed lines. There are also frequent, direct bus connections between the cities, with journey times mostly under 3 hours for express services.
Trains from Seville to Malaga | Buses from Seville to Malaga | Return trips from Malaga to Seville
Seville to Malaga Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Seville to Malaga?
Cheapest way to travel from Seville to Malaga
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Seville to Malaga. Buses traveling from Seville to Malaga depart from Seville's Plaza De Armas and take 2½ hours to arrive at Malaga's bus station. Approximately 9 buses travel from Seville to Malaga every day, with the first bus departing Seville at 7:00 a.m. Alsa is the main bus company that travels from Seville to Malaga.
Fastest way to travel from Seville to Malaga
Taking a train is the fastest way to travel from Seville to Malaga. Trains traveling from Seville to Malaga depart from Sevilla-Santa Justa train station and take as little as 1:55 h to arrive at Malaga's María Zambrano train station. Approximately 11 trains travel from Seville to Malaga every day, with the first train departing Seville at 6:50 a.m. All trains that travel from Seville to Malaga are operated by Renfe.
Most popular way to travel from Seville to Malaga
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Seville to Malaga. The train journey from Seville to Malaga is only €5 more expensive than taking the bus on average while also being approximately 30 minutes faster. Renfe trains depart from Sevilla-Santa Justa train station and take as little as 1:55 h to arrive at Malaga's María Zambrano train station. Around 11 trains travel from Seville to Malaga every day.
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This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Málaga:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Málaga costing on average €22.
A train is €185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Málaga costing on average €207.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 53 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seville and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Seville Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Seville-Santa Justa and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe AVANT, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Málaga by flight.
- 12 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe AVANT.
- 11 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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