How to get to Benalmádena from Málaga

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Compare coach and train for Málaga to Benalmádena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Benalmádena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £2 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, while a train costs an average of £2.

Distance: 19 km

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1h 3m

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33m

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30m

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30m

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The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Benalmádena is a train with an average price of £2.
The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Benalmádena is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Málaga and Benalmádena including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £2 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.87. The journey takes 33m versus 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Málaga to Benalmádena

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

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train

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

  • CercaníasC1:23303
    5:230h31
    Málaga María Zambrano
    5:54Torremuelle
    £21One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • CercaníasC1:23303
    5:230h31
    Málaga María Zambrano
    5:54Torremuelle
    £21One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • CercaníasC1:23303
    5:230h31
    Málaga María Zambrano
    5:54Torremuelle
    £21One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • CercaníasC1:23349
    13:330h31
    Málaga María Zambrano
    14:04Torremuelle
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • CercaníasC1:23387
    19:530h31
    Málaga María Zambrano
    20:24Torremuelle
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • CercaníasC1:23363
    15:530h31
    Málaga María Zambrano
    16:24Torremuelle
    £21One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Málaga to Benalmádena

Travel to Benalmádena 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 Málaga to Benalmádena.

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There are 2 options to travel between Málaga and Benalmádena including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Benalmádena is a train with an average price of £2.
The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Benalmádena is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.
The Málaga to Benalmádena distance is approximately 19 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Benalmádena is:
  • Around 130 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Benalmádena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Torremuelle.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Fuengirola, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Benalmádena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Cercanías to go to Benalmádena by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Málaga to Benalmádena:
  • 98 direct trains per day with Cercanías.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Benalmádena often also extend their vacation to go to Marbella, Ronda, Gibraltar, Seville, Fuengirola. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Benalmádena and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Málaga to Benalmádena, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Benalmádena, enjoy panoramic views from the Benalmádena Cable Car and explore marine life at Sea Life Benalmádena aquarium. Take a boat trip for dolphin watching and stunning sea views, and experience the vibrant nightlife at Puerto Marina. Relax on sandy beaches ideal for sunbathing and water sports. Visit Benalmádena Pueblo for its traditional Andalusian architecture, stroll through Parque de la Paloma, and admire the intricate designs of Castillo de Colomares. Discover exotic butterflies at the Butterfly Park and enjoy the Moorish architecture of Bil-Bil Castle by the sea.
A stay of 3 to 4 days in Benalmádena is ideal to explore its beaches, visit the Butterfly Park, and experience the Sea Life Aquarium, while also enjoying leisure time at the Marina.

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