There are 4 ways to get from Málaga to Arahal by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Arahaltrain 13901 / ...
2h 39m€20–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malaga Rosaleda to El Arahalbus ALSA - Alm-Sev
2h 50m€14–20Drive 153.8 km
- Drive from Málaga to Arahalcar 153.8 km
1h 50m€25–35Train via Mollina (Renfe)
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Antequera-Santa Anatrain Avn / ...
- Take the train from Antequera-Santa Ana to El Arahaltrain 13901 / ...
2h 45m€18–33
Málaga to Arahal by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Arahal is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Arahal is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €24 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Malaga Rosaleda and arriving at El Arahal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at El Arahal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Málaga and Arahal is 158 km. The road distance is 153.8 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Arahal without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €20 - €35.
The train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Arahal takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Málaga to Arahal bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Rosaleda station.
Málaga to Arahal train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Arahal is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Arahal, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Arahal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Malaga Rosaleda to El Arahal once daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Arahal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Antequera-Santa Ana to El Arahal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Malaga Rosaleda to El Arahal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Málaga to Arahal bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at El Arahal station.
Málaga to Arahal train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Arahal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Arahal is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Málaga to Arahal.
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