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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $127 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Málaga:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Málaga costing on average $127 (€105).
A bus is $196 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Málaga costing on average $253 (€209).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Málaga
How to get from Lisbon to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM10h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM10h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 368210:30 PM1h15Humberto Delgado Airport12:45 AMMalaga Airport$1931One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal7:30 AM10h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$531One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:00 AM11h15Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios7:15 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$531One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:30 AM11h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente7:45 PMMálaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)$581One-way1 transfer
VY8463 · VY21159:15 PM10h40Humberto Delgado Airport8:55 AMMalaga Airport$2171One-way1 transfer
VY8465 · VY211510:10 PM9h45Humberto Delgado Airport8:55 AMMalaga Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
VY8459 · VY21157:10 PM12h45Humberto Delgado Airport8:55 AMMalaga Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Málaga:
A bus is $70 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Málaga costing on average $127 (€105).
A bus is $196 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Málaga costing on average $253 (€209).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado 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 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, GetJet Airlines, Malta Air to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Renfe, Comboios De Portugal to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Málaga by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Malta Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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