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Compare bus and train for Tarifa to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarifa to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Tarifa to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarifa to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal8:45 AM3h15Tarifa12:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
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Normal8:45 AM3h15Tarifa12:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
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Normal5:00 PM2h30Tarifa7:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$301One-way0 transfers
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Normal4:10 PM2h35Tarifa6:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$301One-way0 transfers
Normal10:15 PM2h30Tarifa12:45 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarifa to Málaga:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarifa to Málaga costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarifa and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarifa and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Algeciras and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
- Travel with Transportes Comes, BlaBlaCar, Transportes Generales Comes to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Málaga by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Transportes Comes, BlaBlaCar, Transportes Generales Comes.
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