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Compare bus and train for Málaga to Córdoba
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Córdoba among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 133 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€27 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Córdoba
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Córdoba, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Córdoba:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Córdoba costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
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How to get from Málaga to Córdoba by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Córdoba is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal7:30 PM 2h30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal7:30 PM 2h30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:00 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
087846:18 PM 1h04 Málaga María Zambrano 7:22 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
087442:11 PM 1h08 Málaga María Zambrano 3:19 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
086949:12 AM 1h10 Málaga María Zambrano 10:22 AM Córdoba – Julio Anguita €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
087048:28 PM 1h17 Málaga María Zambrano 9:45 PM Córdoba – Julio Anguita €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM 2h30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 11:30 AM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM 2h30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 2:30 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:30 PM 3h20 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 7:50 PM Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Córdoba:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Córdoba costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Córdoba take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Córdoba as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Córdoba – Julio Anguita.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Córdoba, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Córdoba by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVANT, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA to go to Córdoba by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 20 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVANT, iryo, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO.
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