What is the cheapest way to get from Marbella to El Algarve?

The cheapest way to get from Marbella to El Algarve is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Marbella to El Algarve?

The fastest way to get from Marbella to El Algarve is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Marbella and El Algarve?

No, there is no direct bus from Marbella to El Algarve. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella and arriving at Mesas de Asta via Algeciras Puerto and Plaza del Minotauro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Marbella to El Algarve?

The distance between Marbella and El Algarve is 291 km. The road distance is 189.6 km.

How do I travel from Marbella to El Algarve without a car?

The best way to get from Marbella to El Algarve without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs €60 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Marbella to El Algarve?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Marbella to El Algarve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marbella to El Algarve bus from?

Marbella to El Algarve bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella station.

Where does the Marbella to El Algarve bus arrive?

Marbella to El Algarve bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo station.

Can I drive from Marbella to El Algarve?

Yes, the driving distance between Marbella to El Algarve is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Marbella to El Algarve.

Where can I stay near El Algarve?

There are 1487+ hotels available in El Algarve.

Marbella to El Algarve - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Marbella to El Algarve by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus L-530 / ...
2. Take the train from Cadiz to La Parratrain 13031 / ...
4h 38m
€61–87
Bus via Algeciras
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Estación de Algeciras San Bernardobus L-602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Algeciras Puerto to Jerez de la Fronterabus
5h 27m
€24–46
Drive 189.6 km
1. Drive from Marbella to El Algarvecar 189.6 km
2h 13m
€31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marbella to San Roquebus ALSA - Co-Ma-Alg / ...
2. Take the bus from San Roque - Cruce to Jerez de la Fronterabus 309
7h 11m
€35–59

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Distance: 291 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Marbella, Spain and El Algarve, Spain?

You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to El Algarve via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Algeciras Puerto, Jerez de la Frontera, Plaza del Minotauro, and Mesas de Asta in around 5h 27m.

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