How to travel from Granada to Málaga

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Compare train and bus for Granada to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Granada to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 89 km

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€18

Average price

€14

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Cheapest

€25

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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2h 27m

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1h 57m

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1h 44m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Granada to Málaga is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Málaga:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Málaga costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from Granada to Málaga is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Granada and Málaga including taking a train and bus.

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from Granada to Málaga

How to get from Granada to Málaga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Granada to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    8:55 PM1h35
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    10:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    €141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    8:55 PM1h35
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    10:30 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    €141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe AVANT08915
    7:36 AM1h29
    Granada station
    9:05 AMMálaga María Zambrano
    €231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe AVANT08505+Renfe AVLO02188
    6:17 PM3h33
    Granada station
    9:50 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    €201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe AVANT08575+Renfe AVLO02188
    4:22 PM5h28
    Granada station
    9:50 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    €201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe AVANT08505+Renfe MD13908
    6:17 PM3h37
    Granada station
    9:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    €201One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    2:00 PM1h45
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    3:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    6:00 PM1h45
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    7:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    2:00 AM1h45
    Granada, Estación De Autobuses
    3:45 AMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    €141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Granada to Málaga

Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Granada to Málaga.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Granada and Málaga including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Granada to Málaga is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Málaga:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Granada to Málaga costing on average €18.

The fastest way to travel from Granada to Málaga is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 48m.

The Granada to Málaga distance is approximately 89 km.
The average frequency per day from Granada to Málaga is:
  • Around 36 buses per day.
  • Around 24 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Granada and Málaga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Granada to Málaga:
  • Trains mostly depart from Granada station and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Buses mostly depart from Granada, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Granada to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Granada to Málaga with the following travel companies:
  • 36 direct buses per day with Alsa.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
Omio customers who travel from Granada to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Marbella, Barcelona, Ronda. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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