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Compare bus 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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 12m by bus vs 2h 15m by car) and save roughly $6 (€5) compared to fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $34 (€27)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Tarifa to Málaga
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.
Normal5:00 PM2h30Tarifa, Estación Autobus7:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
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Normal5:00 PM2h30Tarifa, Estación Autobus7:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal5:00 PM2h30Tarifa, Estación Autobus7:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal10:15 PM2h30Tarifa, Estación Autobus12:45 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
Normal4:10 PM2h35Tarifa, Estación Autobus6:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
- 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 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 Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Transportes Comes, BlaBlaCar, Transportes Generales Comes to go to Málaga by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with Transportes Comes, BlaBlaCar, Transportes Generales Comes.
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