How to get from Alicante to Málaga
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Alicante to Málaga by price and travel time (route calculated on 25 October 2026).
- 392 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 40m
- 10 bus departures a day with ALSA
- First bus at 01:15, last at 23:15
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to Málaga: bus, flight, train. The two cities are about 392 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
392 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €25Checked Oct 25 | 6h 10m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €53Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 6h 40m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 7h 14mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Oct 256h 10m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€53Omio catalogue, Oct 296h 40m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€37Omio catalogue, Oct 297h 14m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Alicante to Málaga: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport → Valencia Airportbus
FlixBus·2h 10m - 2Valencia Airport → Málaga Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Alicante to Málaga
ALSA runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:15 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 10 | 01:15 | 23:15 |
All departures
- 01:15
- 03:15
- 11:37
- 13:01
- 13:37
- 14:45
- 15:01
- 16:45
- 21:15
- 23:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport-Valencia AirportBook →RyanairValencia Airport-Málaga AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeAlicante-Madrid, Madrid-MálagaBook →ALSAAlicante-MálagaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, Renfe, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alicante to Málaga works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 25 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Alicante to Valencia, about 2h 10m. Transfer in Valencia and continue by Ryanair flight on to Málaga (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €25 over 6h 10m, 1 transfer.
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Alicante to Málaga: common questions
When is the first bus from Alicante to Málaga?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:15 and the last at 23:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Alicante to Málaga?
Routavio's timetable check shows 10 bus departures a day with ALSA, between 01:15 and 23:15.
How far is Málaga from Alicante?
About 392 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Alicante to Málaga cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €25 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Alicante to Málaga?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, Renfe, ALSA.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Málaga?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Ryanair, Renfe, ALSA
Route calculated: 25 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 25 Oct 2026