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Compare coach and train for Gibraltar to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gibraltar to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 105 km
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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.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Gibraltar to Málaga:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gibraltar to Málaga costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
- 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 and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Avanza, Infobus, Alsa to go to Málaga by coach.
- Travel with Renfe (13), Renfe Intercity, Renfe ALVIA to go to Málaga by train.
- 17 direct coaches per day with Avanza, Alsa.
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