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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 train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 train costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £173.
Distance: 175 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£21 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Almeria
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Almeria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Almeria:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Málaga to Almeria costing on average £21.
A train is £156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average £173.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 3h 16m 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£391One-way1 change
- 08835+3736616:386h52Málaga María Zambrano23:30Almería£391One-way1 change
- Normal15:003h00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses18:00Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
- Normal19:003h15Malaga, Estación de Autobuses22:15Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
- Normal17:303h30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses21:00Almería, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
- VY1541 · VY11406:407h25Malaga Airport14:05Almeria International Airport£2731One-way1 change
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Almeria:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Málaga to Almeria costing on average £21.
A train is £156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Almeria costing on average £173.
Other travel options to Almeria take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 3 flights 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 Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Almería.
- Coaches mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Almería, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Almeria by coach.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Almeria by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA to go to Almeria by train.
- 6 direct coaches per day with Alsa.
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