The cheapest and fastest coaches from Albufeira to Málaga
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
7 h 28 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Albufeira to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albufeira to Málaga will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 8 buses that leave Albufeira for Málaga every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 343 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus15:006h00Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário22:00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:258h05Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário8:30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£281One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal12:307h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário21:15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£661One-way1 change
Normal · Normal9:009h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário19:45Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)£661One-way1 change
Normal · Normal9:007h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário17:45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£661One-way1 change
FlixBus15:006h00Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário22:00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£191One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal12:307h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário21:15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£661One-way1 change
Normal · Normal9:007h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário17:45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£661One-way1 change
Normal · Normal1:457h45Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário10:30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£671One-way1 change
FlixBus23:258h05Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário8:30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Albufeira to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Albufeira to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £79.
Distance: 343 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £294 Average Price |
7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 14m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Albufeira to Málaga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Albufeira to Málaga coaches for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 23:25 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h05 | 8:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Normal · Normal | 1:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 8h15 | 11:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h45 | 10:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 9h45 | 19:45 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h45 | 17:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 9h15 | 19:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 7h45 | 21:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário | 6h00 | 22:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Albufeira to Málaga
Buses from Albufeira to Málaga run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 343 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 343 km |
Average bus duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Albufeira to MálagaYou can travel by bus between Albufeira to Málaga with Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Albufeira to Málaga coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albufeira to Málaga by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Albufeira and Málaga
Most Albufeira to Málaga buses use the Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3). Use this guide to compare Albufeira and Málaga bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Albufeira station do buses to Málaga leave from?
Getting to Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário from Albufeira city centre
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário is 1 km from Albufeira city centre. Public transport options include:
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário bus station facilities and services
Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and snack bar (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Albufeira, Terminal Rodoviário: Elevators, ramps.
Which Málaga station do buses from Albufeira arrive at?
Getting to Malaga, Estación de Autobuses from Málaga city centre
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) from Málaga city centre
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) is 7 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) bus station facilities and services
Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Elevators, ramps.
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