How to travel from Málaga to Valencia

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Valencia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €188.

Distance: 468 km

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€28

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€188

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€71

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€97

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5h 27m

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4h 57m

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4h 24m

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10h 58m

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10h 28m

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6h 17m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Air Europa

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Alsa

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Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Valencia

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

The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Valencia is a train with an average price of €28.

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

A train is €44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Valencia costing on average €71.

A train is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Valencia costing on average €188.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Valencia is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 27m.

Bus takes on average 10h 58m.

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

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from Málaga to Valencia

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal
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  • RyanairFR 645
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  • Air EuropaUX5436 · UX4063
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB2380
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  • Air EuropaUX5436 · UX4065
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Valencia

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There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Valencia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Valencia is a train with an average price of €28.

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

A train is €44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Valencia costing on average €71.

A train is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Valencia costing on average €188.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Valencia is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 27m.

Bus takes on average 10h 58m.

The Málaga to Valencia distance is approximately 468 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Valencia is:
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Valencia 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 Valencia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
  • Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Valencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa to go to Valencia by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Valencia by train.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, Vueling, ITA, Eurowings, Swiss, Iberia Express, Avion Express Malta, BA Euroflyer to go to Valencia by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Valencia with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Valencia often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Seville, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valencia and these popular destinations at a great price.
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