
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
5 h 4 m
Buses on 05 Sept
44
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Málaga to Lorca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Lorca will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 44 buses from Málaga to Lorca, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Lorca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a coach costs an average of £34.
Distance: 263 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£34 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 4h 22m versus 3h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Lorca coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 23:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 5h35 | 4:50 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
Normal | 1:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h05 | 7:05 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 5:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 10h45 | 16:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 5:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 6h00 | 11:30 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 5:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 12h05 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 16:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 11h35 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 11:30 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 16:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 11:30 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 10h35 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 8h15 | 16:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 8:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h05 | 14:05 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 8:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 9h35 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 7h45 | 16:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 16:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 9h05 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 16:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 12h15 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 8h35 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:25 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h50 | 16:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:25 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 11h50 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 9:25 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 8h10 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 7h20 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 11h00 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h50 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 6h50 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 10h30 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h20 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 9h45 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 6h05 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 5h35 | 17:35 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 8h45 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 20:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 8h15 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:30 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 7h45 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3) | 6h15 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:30 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 16:00 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 16:45 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 21:15 Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Buses from Málaga to Lorca run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 263 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 263 km |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Discover the best of Lorca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lorca trip today.
Museum inside the castle complex with medieval remains and interpretation spaces that help visitors understand Lorca’s long past.
Archaeological museum with finds from prehistory to Islamic and later periods. A practical introduction to the area’s history.
Embroidery museum showing the elaborate textiles used in Lorca’s Semana Santa processions, with fine craftsmanship and local identity.
Main historic square framed by major civic and religious buildings. It is the best place to appreciate Lorca’s monumental core.
Traditional street lined with noble houses, shops and key sights. It is ideal for a central walk through Lorca’s historic fabric.
Popular urban park and walking area with gardens and open space. It is a practical break from sightseeing in the city centre.
Rice cooked with rabbit, snails and vegetables. A classic inland Murcian dish linked to local farming and Sunday family meals.
Lamb stew with potatoes, peppers and garlic. Traditional in Lorca’s pastoral hinterland and valued for its rich, slow-cooked flavour.
Murcian salad of tomatoes, onion, tuna, olives and hard-boiled egg. Common in Lorca and prized for simple pantry ingredients and summer freshness.
Traditional restaurant known for Murcian rice dishes, grilled meats and regional specialities in a polished but relaxed setting.
Well-known dining room serving local cuisine, seafood and rice dishes with a classic atmosphere suited to long family lunches.
Popular casual venue for tapas, montaditos and drinks in the historic centre, with a lively local feel and broad menu.
Lorca is cheaper than many Spanish city breaks, with lower hotel rates, modest dining prices and inexpensive local transport for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, leave small change. Taxis are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Lorca 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 Lorca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Málaga to Lorca buses use the Malaga, Estación de Autobuses to Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Málaga and Lorca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3).
Available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3): Elevators, ramps.
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