How to travel from Valencia to Málaga

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valencia to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. 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 bus costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €93.

Distance: 468 km

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€92

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€93

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€72

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Cheapest

€96

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 32m

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5h 2m

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5h 31m

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3h 31m

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6h 17m

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5h 47m

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6h 17m

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Málaga is a bus with an average price of €72.

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

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Málaga costing on average €92.

A bus is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Málaga costing on average €93.

The fastest way to travel from Valencia to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

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

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from Valencia to Málaga

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Air EuropaUX4060 · UX5035
    8:30 PM11h15
    Valencia Airport
    7:45 AMMalaga Airport
    641One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Air EuropaUX4060 · UX5035
    8:30 PM11h15
    Valencia Airport
    7:45 AMMalaga Airport
    641One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 680
    10:05 AM1h20
    Valencia Airport
    11:25 AMMalaga Airport
    3421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • iryo06103 · 06208
    10:57 AM12h47
    Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla
    11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    801One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06183 · 06208
    5:57 PM5h47
    Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla
    11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    821One-way
    1 transfer
  • iryo06123 · 06208
    12:27 PM11h17
    Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla
    11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    821One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    10:31 AM9h44
    Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
    8:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    731One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    12:00 PM10h00
    Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
    10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    731One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:15 PM10h15
    Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
    8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX4060 · UX5043
    8:30 PM15h20
    Valencia Airport
    11:50 AMMalaga Airport
    721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX4060 · UX5039
    8:30 PM19h45
    Valencia Airport
    4:15 PMMalaga Airport
    721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX4060 · UX5047
    8:30 PM23h50
    Valencia Airport
    8:20 PMMalaga Airport
    721One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Valencia to Málaga

Travel to Málaga 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 Valencia to Málaga.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Valencia and Málaga including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Málaga is a bus with an average price of €72.

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

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Málaga costing on average €92.

A bus is €21 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Málaga costing on average €93.

The fastest way to travel from Valencia to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

The Valencia to Málaga distance is approximately 468 km.
The average frequency per day from Valencia to Málaga is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia and Málaga 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 Valencia to Málaga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Valencia to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with iryo, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe AVLO, Renfe to go to Málaga by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Málaga by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Valencia to Málaga with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Renfe AVLO.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Valencia to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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