How to get to Málaga from Elche

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Compare coach and flight for Elche to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Elche to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £134.

Distance: 370 km

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£48

Average Price

Cheapest

£134

Average Price

£73

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 12m

Average total duration

6h 42m

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30m

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4h 47m

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2h 47m

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2h 0m

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4h 30m

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(door-to-door)

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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1.1 - 2.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Elche to Málaga is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Málaga:

A coach is £86 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Málaga costing on average £134.

The fastest way to travel from Elche to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 41m.

Coach takes on average 7h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Elche and Málaga including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £25. The journey takes 6h 42m versus 4h 30m 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.

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.

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from Elche to Málaga

How to get to Málaga from Elche by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Elche to Málaga is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal
    14:107h35
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    21:45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £431One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal
    14:107h35
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    21:45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £431One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1012 · IB1005
    13:403h15
    Alicante Elche Airport
    16:55Malaga Airport
    £4081One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Renfe MD35604+AVE05863+iryo06208
    8:4315h01
    Elche-Parc
    23:44Málaga María Zambrano
    £1011One-way
    2 changes
  • Renfe MD35604+AVE05863 · 02212
    8:4315h27
    Elche-Parc
    0:10Málaga María Zambrano
    £1101One-way
    2 changes
  • Renfe INTERCITY01460+AVE05863+iryo06208
    13:539h51
    Elche-Parc
    23:44Málaga María Zambrano
    £1151One-way
    2 changes
  • AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal
    14:108h05
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    22:15Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    £431One-way
    2 changes
  • AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal
    14:108h20
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    22:30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £431One-way
    2 changes
  • AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal
    12:329h13
    Elche, Estación De Autobuses
    21:45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £431One-way
    2 changes
  • VuelingVY1311 · VY2115
    23:159h40
    Alicante Elche Airport
    8:55Malaga Airport
    £1181One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY1301 · VY2111
    6:354h20
    Alicante Elche Airport
    10:55Malaga Airport
    £1341One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY1301 · VY2117
    6:357h15
    Alicante Elche Airport
    13:50Malaga Airport
    £1471One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Elche to Málaga

Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Elche to Málaga.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Elche and Málaga including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Elche to Málaga is a coach with an average price of £48.

This is compared to other travel options from Elche to Málaga:

A coach is £86 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elche to Málaga costing on average £134.

The fastest way to travel from Elche to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 41m.

Coach takes on average 7h 12m.

The Elche to Málaga distance is approximately 370 km.
The average frequency per day from Elche to Málaga is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 11 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Elche and Málaga as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Elche to Málaga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Elche Av/Elx Av and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Elche, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Elche to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Subús to go to Málaga by coach.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, SNCF OUIGO to go to Málaga by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Elche to Málaga with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct coaches per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe AVLO.
Omio customers who travel from Elche to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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