How to travel from Málaga to Tarifa

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Compare bus and train for Málaga to Tarifa

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Tarifa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, and a bus costs an average of €27.

Distance: 132 km

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€27

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€26

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Cheapest

2h 41m

Average total duration

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2h 11m

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30m

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3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Málaga to Tarifa

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar
02:20PM1h40
Málaga
04:00PMTarifa
101One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar
02:20PM1h40
Málaga
04:00PMTarifa
101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar
06:00PM1h20
Málaga
07:20PMTarifa
101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar
07:00PM1h50
Málaga
08:50PMTarifa
111One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:00AM1h50
Málaga
07:50AMTarifa
101One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
05:10AM1h40
Málaga
06:50AMTarifa
111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Tarifa

Travel to Tarifa 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 Tarifa.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Málaga and Tarifa including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Tarifa is a train with an average price of €23.

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

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Tarifa costing on average €27.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Tarifa is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Tarifa take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 52m.

The Málaga to Tarifa distance is approximately 132 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Tarifa is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Tarifa:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Algeciras station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port de Tanger Med and arrive in Port of Algeciras.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Tarifa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity to go to Tarifa by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Avanza to go to Tarifa by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Málaga to Tarifa:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Tarifa often also extend their vacation to go to Seville, Tangier, Cádiz, Algeciras, Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tarifa and these popular destinations at a great price.

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