There are 4 ways to get from Málaga to Tabernas by bus, train (Renfe), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Almeriabus ALSA - Ma-Mot-Alm / ...
- Take the bus from Almeria to Tabernasbus ALSA - Alm-Lub / ...
4h 15m€19–31Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granadatrain Avn
- Take the train from Granada to Almeriatrain 13940 / ...
6h 46m€45–70Drive 227.3 km
- Drive from Málaga to Tabernascar 227.3 km
2h 31m€37–54Bus via Malaga Eeaa
- Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Almeriabus ALSA - Ma-Mot-Alm / ...
- Take the bus from Almeria to Tabernasbus ALSA - Alm-Lub / ...
4h 30m€19–31
Málaga to Tabernas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Tabernas is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Tabernas is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Tabernas. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga and arriving at Tabernas via Almeria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Tabernas. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Almeria via Granada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Málaga and Tabernas is 232 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Tabernas without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Málaga to Tabernas, including transfers.
Málaga to Tabernas bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Málaga to Tabernas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Tabernas is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Tabernas, Andalusia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Tabernas via Almeria in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Tabernas via Granada, Almeria, and Almeria in around 6h 46m.
- 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 Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- 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 Almeria to Tabernas
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Malaga Eeaa to Almeria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Almeria to Tabernas
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Málaga to Tabernas bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Almeria station.
Málaga to Tabernas train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Tabernas is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Málaga to Tabernas.
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