Alicante to Málaga by train + bus

This route from Alicante to Málaga is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 7h 20m in total, run by Renfe, City transit. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 15m. The train is still the cheapest.

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€203
7h 20m·2 transfers
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1trainAlicante MadridRenfe
  2. 2trainMadrid MálagaRenfe
  3. 3busMálaga MálagaCity transit

train or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
train€2037h 20m2 transfers
flight€5753h 15m1 transfer

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Alicante to Málaga by train: common questions

How long does Alicante to Málaga take by train?

The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 7h 20m, 2 transfers.

How much is a train ticket from Alicante to Málaga?

The best price in our latest check was €203. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the train from Alicante to Málaga?

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

Is the train or the flight better?

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

What Omio sells on this route

Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.

  • Train· 5h 58mfrom €53Omio
  • Bus· 4h 10mfrom €31Omio

Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4

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