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Compare bus, flight, and train for Tarragona to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €22, and a bus costs an average of €98.
Distance: 429 miles (692 km)
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€100 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Tarragona to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Málaga:
A flight is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $56 (€45).
A flight is $95 (€76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Málaga costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Málaga as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Barcelona and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia, Bus Plana to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Málaga by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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