How to get to Málaga from Gibraltar

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from Gibraltar to Málaga

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

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

  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    17:551h55
    La Línea de la Concepción, Plaza de Europa (Estación de Autobuses)
    19:50Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    £171One-way
    0 changes

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  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    17:551h55
    La Línea de la Concepción, Plaza de Europa (Estación de Autobuses)
    19:50Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    £171One-way
    0 changes

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  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    17:551h55
    La Línea de la Concepción, Plaza de Europa (Estación de Autobuses)
    19:50Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    £171One-way
    0 changes

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  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    19:451h55
    La Línea de la Concepción, Plaza de Europa (Estación de Autobuses)
    21:40Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    £171One-way
    0 changes
  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    15:251h55
    La Línea de la Concepción, Plaza de Europa (Estación de Autobuses)
    17:20Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    £171One-way
    0 changes
  • AvanzaNORMAL.
    11:102h00
    La Línea de la Concepción, Plaza de Europa (Estación de Autobuses)
    13:10Málaga, Av. del Comandante García Morato (Aeropuerto - Llegadas T3)
    £171One-way
    0 changes

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How to Travel from Gibraltar to Malaga

Travelling from Gibraltar to Malaga takes between three and five hours, depending on mode of transport and connections. To travel out of Gibraltar you must take a shuttle bus to the train or bus station in Spain, you can simply walk over the border as long as you have your passport with you. Gibraltar is best known for its Rock which draws tourists to try a cable car ride for the best views and to meet the famous Barbary Macaque monkeys who live there. Malaga is a top summer sun destination in Spain which also offers fascinating cultural sights, including the wonderfully preserved 11th century Moorish fortress palace Alcazaba.

Train: Trains leave for Malaga around seven times per day. The journey takes between four and five hours depending on waiting times between trains. The main train provider is Renfe, which does not run a direct service between the two cities. Most train routes require two changes. Trains depart from both San Roque-La Linea and Algeciras stations which can be reached by bus from the border between Gibraltar and Spain. All trains arrive at Malaga María Zambrano station.

Bus: There are around four bus departures per day which are run by Avanza. The journey takes approximately three hours. Buses travel from La Linea de la Concepción - Estación de Autobuses on the Spanish side of the border with Gibraltar to Estación de Autobuses in Malaga.

Flight: There are no flights available for the journey from Gibraltar to Malaga.

Travelling from Gibraltar to Malaga: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Gibraltar to Malaga? The cheapest way to travel from Gibraltar to Malaga is by bus.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Gibraltar to Malaga? Bus is also the fastest way to travel from Gibraltar to Malaga.

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FAQs: Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar to Málaga.

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You can travel between Gibraltar and Málaga by coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Gibraltar to Málaga is a coach with an average price of £18.
The fastest way to travel from Gibraltar to Málaga is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

The Gibraltar to Málaga distance is approximately 105 km.
The average frequency per day from Gibraltar to Málaga is:
  • Around 17 coaches per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gibraltar to Málaga:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Coaches mostly depart from La Línea de la Concepción, Plaza de Europa (Estación de Autobuses) and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Algeciras and arrive in Port of Ceuta.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gibraltar to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanza, Alsa to go to Málaga by coach.
  • Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Málaga by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gibraltar to Málaga:
  • 17 direct coaches per day with Avanza, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Gibraltar 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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