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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, while a bus costs an average of €146.
Distance: 390 miles (628 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €146 Average price | €135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 51m Average total duration 31h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zaragoza to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Zaragoza to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Málaga:
A train is €108 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaragoza to Málaga costing on average €146.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 51m.
The journey is about 3h 8m faster (4h 49m by train vs 7h 57m by car) and roughly €97 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€38 vs €135). 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 Zaragoza to Málaga
How to get from Zaragoza to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Málaga is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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IB492:28 PM 6h47 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:15 PM Malaga Airport €156 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB492:28 PM 6h47 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:15 PM Malaga Airport €156 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB174112:31 PM 5h24 Zaragoza-Delicias 5:55 PM Malaga Airport €181 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM 41h10 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €221 1 One-way 2 transfers
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UX54314:29 PM 6h31 Zaragoza-Delicias 11:00 PM Malaga Airport €164 1 One-way 1 transfer
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UX54312:28 PM 8h32 Zaragoza-Delicias 11:00 PM Malaga Airport €164 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB17417:09 AM 10h46 Zaragoza-Delicias 5:55 PM Malaga Airport €165 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Málaga:
A train is €108 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaragoza to Málaga costing on average €146.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 51m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Málaga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with AVE, iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
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