There are 7 ways to get from Basque Country to Málaga by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane EAS - AGP
2h 1m€72–266Fly from Bilbao Airport
cheapest- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane BIO - AGP
4h 10m€33–158Train via Madrid
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
8h 56m€110–230Bus via Madrid
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus Madrid
13h 10m€55–111Drive 948.1 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Málagacar 948.1 km
10h 5m€153–221Train
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid-Principe Piotrain 18014 / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
11h 13m€123–249Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus ALSA - Simn
14h 15m€80–140
Basque Country to Málaga by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Málaga is to bus via Madrid which costs €55 - €120 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Málaga is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs €70 - €270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Málaga. However, there are services departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Basque Country and Málaga is 786 km. The road distance is 948.1 km.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Málaga without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 8h 56m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Basque Country to Málaga, including transfers.
Basque Country to Málaga bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Basque Country to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Málaga is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus via Madrid, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Málaga, Spain?
Volotea, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Málaga Airport (AGP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–330
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–300
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–150
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid-Principe Pio
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Basque Country to Málaga bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Basque Country to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Málaga is 948 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Basque Country to Málaga.
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