How to get from Valencia to Málaga
A real 3-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 9h 25m, from €171.
We compared the ways to travel from Valencia to Málaga. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 25m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 469 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Valencia to Málaga: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Valencia → Sevilletrain
Renfe·4h 20m - 2Seville → MálagatrainRenfe·2h 46m
- 3Málaga → MálagabusCity transit·10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Valencia to Málaga works
Start with a Renfe train from Valencia to Seville, about 4h 20m. Transfer in Seville and continue by Renfe train on to Málaga (2h 46m). Transfer in Málaga and continue by City transit bus on to Málaga (10 min). In total it's roughly €171 over 9h 25m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Málaga
DepartureValencia
Change hereSevilleChange hereMálagaWhat 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Valencia to Málaga
On this route you travel with Renfe, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Valencia to Málaga: common questions
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Málaga?+−
The most useful route takes about 9h 25m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Málaga from Valencia?+−
About 469 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Valencia to Málaga cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €171. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Valencia to Málaga?+−
On this route you travel with Renfe, City transit.
What is the cheapest way to get from Valencia to Málaga?+−
Usually 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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