The cheapest and fastest trains from Málaga to Orihuela
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Málaga to Orihuela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Orihuela will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 2 trains that leave Málaga for Orihuela every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 28 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Málaga to Orihuela
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Orihuela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 342 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £149 Average Price |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Málaga to Orihuela train times
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Orihuela trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:53 Málaga | 6h28 | 13:21 Orihuela | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:55 Málaga | 6h25 | 13:20 Orihuela | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Málaga to Orihuela by train, coach or flight
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Why should you book Málaga to Orihuela trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs AVE?
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Málaga to Orihuela.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Málaga to Orihuela
Trains from Málaga to Orihuela run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 342 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 342 km |
Average train duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 25m |
First train 06:11 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: AVE from Málaga to Orihuela trainsAVE trains will get you between Málaga and Orihuela from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Málaga to Orihuela train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Málaga to Orihuela by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Orihuela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Málaga and Orihuela
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Free throughout the station.
- Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
- 100 Montaditos
- Burger King
- Dunkin' Coffee
- Gino's
- Lizarran
- Orient Express Cafeteria
- The Posada of Brazil
- Pizza Hut
- Rail Coffee
- The Good Burger
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
- Hotel ILUNION Málaga
- Barceló Málaga
- Eurostars Málaga
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Located in the station's main concourse.
- Commuter rail lines: C1, C2
- Bus lines: 1, 3, 10, 16, 19, 24, 27, C2
- Train lines: Avant, AVE, Media Distancia
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