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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valencia to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Valencia to Málaga:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Málaga costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $81 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Málaga costing on average $172 (€141).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Valencia to Málaga
How to get from Valencia to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valencia to Málaga is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
06103 · 0620810:57 AM12h47Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$771One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
06103 · 0620810:57 AM12h47Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$771One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 68010:05 AM1h20Valencia Airport11:25 AMMalaga Airport$3321One-way0 transfers
Other options
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022121:57 PM10h13Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla12:10 AMMálaga María Zambrano$791One-way1 transfer
06143 · 062081:57 PM9h47Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$791One-way1 transfer
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022124:12 PM7h58Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla12:10 AMMálaga María Zambrano$791One-way1 transfer
Normal12:00 PM10h00Valencia, Estació d'autobusos10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
Normal10:15 PM10h15Valencia, Estació d'autobusos8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
Normal6:15 PM10h45Valencia, Estació d'autobusos5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
AZ95 · AZ905:25 PM18h30Valencia Airport11:55 AMMalaga Airport$1811One-way1 transfer
IB23837:20 AM1h40Valencia Airport9:00 AMMalaga Airport$3161One-way0 transfers
IB1082 · IB5075:40 PM5h20Valencia Airport11:00 PMMalaga Airport$3321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Málaga:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Málaga costing on average $112 (€92).
A bus is $81 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Málaga costing on average $172 (€141).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Iberia Express, Vueling to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe to go to Málaga by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 0 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
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