How to travel from Málaga to Almeria

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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 train, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 train costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €197.

Distance: 175 km

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€23

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€197

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€34

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3h 46m

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3h 16m

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4h 44m

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Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Almeria

Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Almeria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Almeria is a train with an average price of €20.

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

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Almeria costing on average €23.

A train is €177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average €197.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Almeria is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Almeria take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 44m.

Flight takes on average 5h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Málaga and Almeria including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Málaga to Almeria

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal
    9:00 AM2h45
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    11:45 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    €241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    9:00 AM2h45
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    11:45 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    €241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AlsaNormal
    9:00 AM2h45
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    11:45 AMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    €241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe AVANT08835+Renfe ALVIA02366
    4:38 PM6h52
    Málaga María Zambrano
    11:30 PMAlmería
    €321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe AVANT08815+Renfe MD13940
    9:20 AM4h19
    Málaga María Zambrano
    1:39 PMAlmería
    €441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe AVANT08835+Renfe MD37366
    4:38 PM6h52
    Málaga María Zambrano
    11:30 PMAlmería
    €441One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    3:00 PM3h00
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    6:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    €241One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    7:00 PM3h15
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    10:15 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    €241One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:30 PM3h30
    Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    9:00 PMAlmería, Estación de Autobuses
    €241One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1541 · VY1140
    6:40 AM7h25
    Malaga Airport
    2:05 PMAlmeria International Airport
    €3101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Almeria

Travel to Almeria 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 Málaga to Almeria.

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There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Almeria including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Almeria is a train with an average price of €20.

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

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Almeria costing on average €23.

A train is €177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average €197.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Almeria is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Almeria take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 44m.

Flight takes on average 5h 8m.

The Málaga to Almeria distance is approximately 175 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Almeria is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights 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.

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

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