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

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

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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 2m
    €64–322

  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 32m
    €61–193

  3. Train, bus via London

    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
    32h 16m
    €265–551

  4. 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 Málagacar car
    33h 16m
    €283–971

  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 39m
    €112–234

  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 30m
    €174–432

  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 to Madridbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain train Ave
    33h 11m
    €253–513

  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 Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Malaga Eeaabus bus
    38h 42m
    €214–412

  9. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Málagabus bus
    44h 5m
    €327–608

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

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration32h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,669.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Málaga, 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 Malaga Eeaa via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Estación Sur de Autobuses, and Granada Estación de Autobuses in around 38h 42m.

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