The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga to Ardales
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
4
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Ardales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Ardales will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 4 buses that leave Málaga for Ardales on Fri, Nov 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Live departures
Málaga to Ardales bus times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Ardales buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BASE | 8:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h35 | 9:35 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 9:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 10:20 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 12:30 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 2:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 5:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 6:20 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 7:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 8:30 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Málaga to Ardales
Buses from Málaga to Ardales run on average 9 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 20:55. The fastest bus covers the 42 km distance in 45m.
Distance 42 km |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 06:10 |
Last bus 20:55 |
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FAQs: Bus from Málaga to Ardales
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Ardales by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ardales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan, located 0.3 miles (507 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Málaga to Ardales
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 19, 20, 24, 25 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 19, 20 Train: C1, C2
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