There are 5 ways to get from Mijas to Tabernas Desert by bus, train (Renfe), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Almeriabus ALSA - Ma-Mot-Alm / ...
4h 29m€50–68Bus via Pechina
cheapest- Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Almeriabus ALSA - Ma-Mot-Alm / ...
5h 49m€36–53Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granadatrain Avn
- Take the train from Granada to Gadortrain 13946 / ...
6h 17m€53–78Drive 248.5 km
- Drive from Mijas to Tabernas Desertcar 248.5 km
2h 48m€41–59Fly
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Almería Airport (LEI)plane AGP - LEI
5h 10m€137–318
Málaga Airport (AGP) to Almería Airport (LEI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mijas to Tabernas Desert is to bus via Pechina which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Mijas to Tabernas Desert is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mijas to Tabernas Desert. However, there are services departing from Rotonda del 600 and arriving at Almeria via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Mijas to Tabernas Desert. However, there are services departing from Torreblanca del Sol and arriving at Gador via Malaga Maria Zambrano and Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Mijas and Tabernas Desert is 254 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.
The best way to get from Mijas to Tabernas Desert without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Mijas to Tabernas Desert, including transfers.
Mijas to Tabernas Desert bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Mijas to Tabernas Desert train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Mijas to Tabernas Desert is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Mijas, Spain and Tabernas Desert, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Almeria 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Torreblanca del Sol to Tabernas Desert via Málaga M.Z. Cercanías, Malaga Maria Zambrano, Granada, and Gador in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Almería Airport via Melilla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–310
Flights from Málaga Airport to Almería Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Granada to Gador
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Malaga Eeaa to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Mijas to Tabernas Desert bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Almeria station.
Mijas to Tabernas Desert train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mijas to Tabernas Desert is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Mijas to Tabernas Desert.
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