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How to get fromAlicante to Málagaby train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, rideshare, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Alicante to Málaga by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car ferry, rideshare, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    5h 37m
    €120–270

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Alicante to Málagarideshare rideshare 473.8 km
    5h 34m
    €25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Malaga Eeaabus bus Alsa
    7h 14m
    €40–60

  4. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Alicante to Oráncarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Oran to Almeríacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Almeria to Melillacarferry car ferry
    4. Take the carferry from Melilla to Málagacarferry car ferry
    42h 31m
    €169–689

  5. Drive 473.8 km

    1. Drive from Alicante to Málagacar car 473.8 km
    4h 55m
    €75–108

  6. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane ALC - AGP
    4h 47m
    €62–147

  7. Train to Valencia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane VLC - AGP
    5h 7m
    €83–171

Alicante to Málaga by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Málaga, Spain?

You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Malaga Eeaa 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 14m.

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