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Compare train, bus, and flight for Elche to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Elche to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $222 Average price |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Elche to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Elche to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal12:32PM8h29Elche, Estación De Autobuses09:01PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal · Normal02:10PM7h50Elche, Estación De Autobuses10:00PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY1305 · VY211301:40PM3h55Alicante Elche Airport05:35PMMalaga Airport$3031One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal · Normal11:45AM8h30Elche, Estación De Autobuses08:15PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$701One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal03:45AM8h45Elche, Estación De Autobuses12:30PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$641One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:10AM9h05Elche, Estación De Autobuses08:15PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$701One-way1 transfer
VY1307 · VY212108:35PM4h15Alicante Elche Airport12:50AMMalaga Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
VY1313 · VY211905:45PM4h55Alicante Elche Airport10:40PMMalaga Airport$2371One-way1 transfer
VY1313 · VY212105:45PM7h05Alicante Elche Airport12:50AMMalaga Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Málaga:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Málaga costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elche to Málaga costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Elche and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche 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 Elche, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús to go to Málaga by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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