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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Almeria:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Almeria costing on average €30.
A bus is €194 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average €217.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
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How to get from Málaga to Almeria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Almeria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:00 AM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal9:00 AM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal9:00 AM2h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:45 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
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023664:38 PM6h52Málaga María Zambrano11:30 PMAlmería€311One-way1 transfer
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139409:20 AM4h19Málaga María Zambrano1:39 PMAlmería€441One-way1 transfer
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139468:20 PM4h32Málaga María Zambrano12:52 AMAlmería€441One-way1 transfer
Normal7:00 PM3h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses10:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 PM3h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
Normal12:45 PM4h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses4:45 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses€231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Almeria:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Almeria costing on average €30.
A bus is €194 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average €217.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Almeria as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Almeria International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Almería.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port de Tanger Med and arrive in Port of Motril.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Almeria by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Almeria by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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