The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga to Ardales
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€6
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€6
Fastest journey on Sep 19
45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
55 m
Buses on Sep 19
6
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.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 6 buses from Málaga to Ardales, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
BASE8:00 PM0h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses8:45 PMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE4:00 PM1h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses5:00 PMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE8:30 AM1h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses9:30 AMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE10:30 AM0h50Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:20 AMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE6:00 PM1h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE8:00 PM0h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses8:45 PMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE10:30 AM0h50Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:20 AMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE4:00 PM1h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses5:00 PMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE8:30 AM1h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses9:30 AMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
BASE6:00 PM1h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMArdales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan€61One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Málaga to Ardales
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Ardales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Live departures
Málaga to Ardales bus times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Ardales buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BASE | 3:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 4:50 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 6:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 7:20 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 8:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 9:30 PM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
BASE | 8:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 9:30 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 11:20 AM Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 12:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 1:30 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 10 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 20:55. The fastest bus covers the 42 km distance in 50m.
Distance 42 km |
Average bus duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 6:10 AM |
Last bus 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Damas, BlaBlaCar from Málaga to ArdalesYou can travel by bus between Málaga to Ardales with Damas, BlaBlaCar for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
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- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be transported in the luggage compartment.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Málaga to Ardales
Most Málaga to Ardales buses use the Malaga, Estación de Autobuses to Ardales, Avenida Blanes / Calle Fray Juan station pair. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Ardales bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Málaga station do buses to Ardales leave from?
Getting to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses from Málaga city centre
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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