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Compare train and bus for Granada to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus 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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Granada to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
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How to get from Granada to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Granada to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:00 AM 1h35 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 10:35 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal9:00 AM 1h35 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 10:35 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
089157:36 AM 1h29 Granada station 9:05 AM Málaga María Zambrano €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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139086:17 PM 3h37 Granada station 9:54 PM Málaga María Zambrano €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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139006:22 AM 4h04 Granada station 10:26 AM Málaga María Zambrano €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
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139106:17 PM 5h14 Granada station 11:31 PM Málaga María Zambrano €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal8:55 PM 1h35 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 10:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM 1h45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 3:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM 1h45 Granada, Estación De Autobuses 4:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 46m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVANT, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT.
- 36 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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