Alicante to Málaga by bus + train

This route from Alicante to Málaga is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 12h 50m in total, run by BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit, Renfe. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 15m. The bus is still the cheapest.

A closer look at the Bus journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare
€152

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Total journey
12h 50m
Change
4 transfers
Operator
BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit, Renfe

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    Alicante to ValenciaBlaBlaCar Bus2h 20m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Valencia
  2. 2
    Valencia to Madrid BarajasBlaBlaCar Bus4h 30m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Madrid Barajas
  3. 3
    Madrid Barajas to MadridCity transit10m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Madrid
  4. 4
    Madrid to MálagaRenfe2h 57m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Málaga
  5. 5
    Málaga to MálagaCity transit10m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time12h 50m

Before you travel

Where does the bus leave from?

This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.

Seats and the service

Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.

Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other ways to travel

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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.

  • Bus· 4h 10m€31Book
  • Train· 5h 58m€53Book

Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 7

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Alicante to Málaga by bus: common questions

How long does Alicante to Málaga take by bus?

The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 12h 50m, 4 transfers.

How much is a bus ticket from Alicante to Málaga?

The best price in our latest check was €152. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the bus from Alicante to Málaga?

BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit, Renfe. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the bus or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 3h 15m. The bus wins on price.

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