The cheapest and fastest buses from Málaga to Nerja
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Buses per day
49
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Málaga to Nerja is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Nerja will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 49 buses that leave Málaga for Nerja on Wed, Feb 25, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 25 the direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Wed, Feb 25 the slowest buses will take 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 Nerja bus times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Nerja buses for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 4:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 5:20 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 6:05 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:50 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h15 | 6:05 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 6:55 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:35 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h20 | 6:55 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0h45 | 6:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 8:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:50 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h25 | 8:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 8:30 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:20 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h10 | 8:30 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 9:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:20 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h25 | 9:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 10:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:05 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h10 | 10:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 2h00 | 12:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:05 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h55 | 12:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 25 | |||||
Normal | 5:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 7:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:35 AM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h25 | 7:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:35 AM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h25 | 9:00 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 9:40 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:20 AM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h20 | 9:40 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 11:10 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:50 AM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h20 | 11:10 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 11:30 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:20 AM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h10 | 11:30 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 12:25 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:05 AM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h20 | 12:25 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 12:55 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 1:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:50 AM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h25 | 1:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 2:25 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:05 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h20 | 2:25 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1h45 | 3:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:05 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h10 | 3:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 3:55 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:35 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h20 | 3:55 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h15 | 4:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:05 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h10 | 4:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 4:55 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:35 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h20 | 4:55 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:15 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 5:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:20 PM Málaga, Puerto Málaga | 1h25 | 5:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Málaga to Nerja
Buses from Málaga to Nerja run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 44 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 48 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 44 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 06:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Málaga to NerjaYou can travel by bus between Málaga to Nerja with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Malaga to Nerja
Taking the bus is a great way to make the trip from Malaga to Nerja, one of the most popular destinations on the Andalusian coast. Alsa runs a daily service between the two cities, with as many as 6 buses per hour throughout the week, and daily totals of well over 50 options. Journey times are short, ranging from 45 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes.
Which bus companies travel from Malaga to Nerja?
Only Alsa provides direct bus connections to Nerja from Malaga. The Spanish company runs buses from the city center, Malaga's port, and the city's international airport, making transfers to Nerja simple.
How long is the bus from Malaga to Nerja?
Buses generally reach Nerja from Malaga fairly quickly. The fastest services will get there in as little as 45 minutes, while the longest journeys take 1 hour 50 minutes (usually from the airport).
How many buses are there from Malaga to Nerja?
Travelers heading from Malaga to Nerja won't lack options. At least 6 buses leave Malaga every hour from 7:00 a.m. onwards, and there are over 50 direct services every day of the week.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Malaga to Nerja?
Departure Bus Station: Buses could leave for Nerja from Malaga's Estacion de Autobuses, Aeropuerto Malaga, or Puerto Malaga (the sea port). The main bus station is the most central departure point, and can be found on Paseo de Los Tilos, around 200 meters from Maria Zambrano railway station. Buses from Aeropuerto Malaga are ideal for arrivals by air, as well as those coming from south of the city. The Alsa stop at Puerto Malaga is situated next to the sea on Av. de Manual Agustin Herida and will suit arrivals on cruises or ferries.
Arrival Bus Station: Buses from Malaga will arrive at Nerja's Estacion de Autobuses (also called Cuevas on some listings). The main bus station can be found on Calle Antonio Jimenez, north of the city center, and around 1 mile away from the seafront. Taxis to hotels in the center of town should take 5-10 minutes, and it's a 20 minute walk to the beach. Transfer buses from the bus station can also transport visitors to Nerja Caves, or onward destinations like Almunecar or Maro.
FAQs: Bus from Málaga to Nerja
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Nerja 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 Nerja, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Málaga to Nerja
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Málaga (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet Málaga (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 3, 16 Train: C1
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: A, C1, C2 Train: C1
- Bus: Frigiliana-Nerja
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