There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Rota by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Dos Hermanastrain 13911 / ...
- Take the train from Dos Hermanas to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain 13010 / ...
5h 43m€39–57Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Málaga to Rota254.3 km
3h 20m€15Bus via Jerez de la Frontera
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Jerez de la Fronterabus M-955
5h 45m€28–46Train via Mollina (Renfe)
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Antequera-Santa Anatrain Avn
- Take the train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Dos Hermanastrain
- Take the train from Dos Hermanas to Puerto De Santa Mariatrain
5h 43m€37–63Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus L-530 / ...
- Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz to Rota, Estación de Autobusesbus M-061
6h 15m€40–64Drive 254 km
- Drive from Málaga to Rotacar 254 km
2h 49m€42–60
Málaga to Rota by train and bus (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Rota is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Rota is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Rota. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga and arriving at Rota via Jerez de la Frontera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Rota. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Puerto De Santa Maria via Dos Hermanas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Málaga and Rota is 325 km. The road distance is 254 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Rota without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Málaga to Rota, including transfers.
Málaga to Rota bus services, operated by Damas, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Málaga to Rota train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Rota is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Jerez de la Frontera, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Rota, Spain?
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Rota via Dos Hermanas, Puerto De Santa Maria, and El Puerto de Santa María in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, Damas operates a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Jerez de la Frontera 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Dos Hermanas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Dos Hermanas to Puerto De Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Antequera-Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Antequera-Santa Ana to Dos Hermanas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Dos Hermanas to Puerto De Santa Maria
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- 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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 959 256 900
- [email protected]
- Website
- damas-sa.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Jerez de la Frontera
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Schedules at
- damas-sa.es
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
- Phone
- +34 955 038 665
- Website
- siu.cmtbc.es
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz to Rota, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- siu.cmtbc.es
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Málaga to Rota
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Málaga to Rota bus services, operated by Damas, arrive at Jerez de la Frontera station.
Málaga to Rota train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Dos Hermanas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Rota is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Málaga to Rota.
There are 3482+ hotels available in Rota.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Málaga and Rota. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.