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How to get fromCardiff to Benalmádenaby plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Benalmádena by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane CWL - AGP
    6h 12m
    €64–324

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BRS - AGP
    6h 42m
    €61–195

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Benalmádenacar car
    33h 15m
    €283–971

  4. Train, bus via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    33h 22m
    €266–556

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane BHX - AGP
    7h 49m
    €112–236

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane plane LHR - AGP
    7h 40m
    €174–434

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus bus
    4. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train
    36h 13m
    €294–608

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Torremolinosbus bus
    39h 4m
    €194–412

  9. Bus via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus bus
    39h 26m
    €156–391

Cardiff to Benalmádena by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration33h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,677.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Benalmádena, Spain?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Málaga Airport (AGP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Benalmádena Pueblo via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses, and Terminal Torremolinos in around 39h 4m.

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