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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 bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $452 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Málaga:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seville to Málaga costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $423 (€340) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Málaga costing on average $452 (€364).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:00 AM2h30Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)10:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:00 AM2h30Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)10:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
081756:02 PM2h10Seville-Santa Justa8:12 PMMálaga María Zambrano$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
139086:43 PM3h10Seville Virgen Del Rocío9:53 PMMálaga María Zambrano$311One-way0 transfers
139108:20 PM3h13Seville Virgen Del Rocío11:33 PMMálaga María Zambrano$311One-way0 transfers
139086:39 PM3h14Seville San Bernardo9:53 PMMálaga María Zambrano$311One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM2h45Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM2h45Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)1:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 AM2h45Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)12:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
VY2219 · VY21135:25 PM8h00Seville Airport1:25 AMMalaga Airport$2311One-way1 transfer
VY2227 · VY21133:25 PM10h00Seville Airport1:25 AMMalaga Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
VY2223 · VY21131:20 PM12h05Seville Airport1:25 AMMalaga Airport$2801One-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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€19 |
2:30 h |
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€24 |
1:55 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Seville to Malaga?
Cheapest way to travel from Seville to Malaga
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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
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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 bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seville to Málaga costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $423 (€340) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Málaga costing on average $452 (€364).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 13 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, Ouigo Spain, Renfe, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Damas to go to Málaga by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
- 13 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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