How to get from Granada to Málaga
- 91 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 30m
- 38 bus departures a day with ALSA
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 30m
direct
Bus
€8
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Granada to Málaga. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 91 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.
91 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 30mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 30m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Granada 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.
- 1Granada → MálagabusALSA·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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 Granada to Málaga
ALSA runs 38 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 38 | 00:30 | 22:55 |
| Renfetrain | 3 | 07:36 | 18:29 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Granada to Málaga works
Start with a ALSA bus from Granada to Málaga, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €8 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Granada to Málaga: common questions
How long does it take to get from Granada to Málaga?
The most useful route takes about 1h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Granada to Málaga?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 00:30 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Granada to Málaga?
38 a day with ALSA, between 00:30 and 22:55.
When is the first train from Granada to Málaga?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 07:36 and the last at 18:29, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Granada to Málaga?
3 a day with Renfe, between 07:36 and 18:29.
How far is Málaga from Granada?
About 91 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Granada to Málaga cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €8 to €12. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Granada to Málaga?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Granada to Málaga without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Granada 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: 3 Oct 2026