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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 train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $237.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price | $86 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 train is $53 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Málaga costing on average $86 (€72).
A train is $205 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Málaga costing on average $237 (€198).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
The journey is about 1h 19m faster (4h 58m by train vs 6h 17m by car) and roughly $83 (€69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€28) vs $115 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- 06183 · 062085:57 PM5h47Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 06183 · 062085:57 PM5h47Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 68010:15 PM1h20Valencia Airport11:35 PMMalaga Airport$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 06163 · 062084:12 PM7h32Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$501One-way1 transfer
- 06143 · 062081:57 PM9h47Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$501One-way1 transfer
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0218812:27 PM9h23Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla9:50 PMMálaga María Zambrano$511One-way1 transfer
- Normal10:31 AM9h44Valencia, Estació d'autobusos8:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$881One-way0 transfers
- Normal12:00 PM10h00Valencia, Estació d'autobusos10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$881One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:15 PM10h15Valencia, Estació d'autobusos8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$881One-way0 transfers
- UX4060 · UX50438:30 PM15h20Valencia Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
- UX4060 · UX50398:30 PM19h45Valencia Airport4:15 PMMalaga Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
- UX4064 · UX504312:30 PM23h20Valencia Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$1021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valencia to Málaga:
A train is $53 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valencia to Málaga costing on average $86 (€72).
A train is $205 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Málaga costing on average $237 (€198).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses 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 Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia Express, BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Royal Air Maroc, GetJet Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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