There are 6 ways to get from Valencia to Málaga by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cordoba-Centraltrain Ave
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
4h 39m€117–223Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Valence to Málaga572.1 km
7h 15m€34Bus
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Malaga Eeaabus Alsa
9h 44m€55–80Fly
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane VLC - AGP
3h 6m€60–137Train via Valencia-Estacio Del Nord
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Cordoba-Centraltrain Alv
- Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
8h 54m€95–165Drive 572.2 km
- Drive from Valencia to Málagacar 572.2 km
6h 41m€90–130
Valencia to Málaga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valencia to Málaga is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Valencia to Málaga is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs €60 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estació d'Autobusos de València and arriving at Malaga Eeaa. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Valencia to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Cordoba-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Valencia and Málaga is 840 km. The road distance is 572.2 km.
The best way to get from Valencia to Málaga without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Valencia to Málaga, including transfers.
Valencia to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estació d'Autobusos de València station.
Valencia to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station.
The best way to get from Valencia to Málaga is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Valencia, Spain and Málaga, Spain?
You can take a train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Cordoba-Central in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Malaga Eeaa 5 times a day. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 9h 44m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Estació del Nord to Cordoba-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Cordoba-Central to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Valence to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Valencia to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Malaga Eeaa station.
Valencia to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cordoba-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valencia to Málaga is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Valencia to Málaga.
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