The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga to Ardales
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
28 m
Buses per day
11
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 €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 11 buses that leave Málaga for Ardales on Tue, Mar 03, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 03 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Tue, Mar 03 the slowest buses will take 40 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 tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3. 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 10 times per day, taking around 48m. 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 45m.
Distance 42 km |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
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.

- Damas
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Damas
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Damas
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Damas
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Damas
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be transported in the luggage compartment.
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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