How to get from Almería to Málaga
- 184 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h
- 11 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h
direct
Bus
€13
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Almería to Málaga. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 184 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
184 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €31Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 6h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 3hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€31Omio catalogue, Oct 116h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 113h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Almería to Málaga: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Almería → MálagabusALSA·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Almería to Málaga
ALSA runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 11 | 08:00 | 20:30 |
All departures
- 08:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 13:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 20:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Almería to Málaga works
Start with a ALSA bus from Almería to Málaga, about 3h. In total it's roughly €13 over 3h, direct, no transfers.
Almería to Málaga: common questions
How long does it take to get from Almería to Málaga?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Almería to Málaga?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 08:00 and the last at 20:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Almería to Málaga?
11 a day with ALSA, between 08:00 and 20:30.
How far is Málaga from Almería?
About 184 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Almería to Málaga cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €13 to €14. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Almería to Málaga?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Almería to Málaga without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Almería to Málaga?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026