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Compare train, coach and flight for Málaga to Almeria
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Almeria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Almeria:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Almeria costing on average £27.
A coach is £175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average £196.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 20m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Almeria
How to get to Almeria from Málaga by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Almeria is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal9:002h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:45Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- Normal9:002h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:45Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Fastest
- Normal9:002h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses11:45Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Other options
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0236616:386h52Málaga María Zambrano23:30Almería£281One-way1 change- 08815+139409:204h19Málaga María Zambrano13:39Almería£401One-way1 change
- 08855+1394620:204h32Málaga María Zambrano0:52Almería£401One-way1 change
- Normal19:003h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses22:15Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
- Normal17:303h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses21:00Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
- Normal12:454h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses16:45Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Almeria:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Almeria costing on average £27.
A coach is £175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average £196.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 10 coaches per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Almeria as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Almeria International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Almería.
- Coaches mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port de Tanger Med and arrive in Port of Motril.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Almeria by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Almeria by coach.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 10 direct coaches per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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