There are 5 ways to get from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga by bus, train (Renfe), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cabo De Gata to Almeriabus ALSA - Cb Gat-Alm
- Take the bus from Almeria to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus ALSA - Alm-Mot-Ma / ...
4h 45m€20–31Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Huercal-Viator to Granadatrain 13951 / ...
- Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Avn
5h 23m€79–112Drive 226 km
- Drive from El Cabo de Gata to Málagacar 226 km
2h 48m€36–52Fly
- Fly from Almería Airport (LEI) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane LEI - AGP
6h 3m€104–257Bus via Malaga Eeaa
- Take the bus from Cabo De Gata to Almeriabus ALSA - Cb Gat-Alm
- Take the bus from Almeria to Malaga Eeaabus ALSA - Alm-Mal / ...
4h 55m€20–31
El Cabo de Gata to Málaga by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga is to bus via Malaga Eeaa which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Cabo De Gata and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga via Almeria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Huercal-Viator and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between El Cabo de Gata and Málaga is 236 km. The road distance is 226 km.
The best way to get from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga, including transfers.
El Cabo de Gata to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Cabo De Gata station.
El Cabo de Gata to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Huercal-Viator station.
The best way to get from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between El Cabo de Gata, Spain and Málaga, Spain?
You can take a bus from Cabo De Gata to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga via Almeria in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from El Cabo de Gata to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Huercal-Viator and Granada in around 5h 23m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Almería Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Almería Airport to Málaga Airport via Melilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–330
Flights from Almería Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €110–260
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Almería Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Almería Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €110–260
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Huercal-Viator to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Cabo De Gata to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Almeria to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Cabo De Gata to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Almeria to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
El Cabo de Gata to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Almeria station.
El Cabo de Gata to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Cabo de Gata to Málaga is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from El Cabo de Gata to Málaga.
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