How to get from Málaga to Valencia
- 469 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 6h 55m
- 10 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 55m
2 transfers
Flight
€142
Cheapest
9h 45m
direct
Bus
€39
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Málaga to Valencia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 469 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.
469 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Oct 5 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €69Reading date not recorded | 6h2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €48Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 9h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 51h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€69Reading date not recorded6h · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€48Omio catalogue, Oct 109h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Málaga to Valencia: 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.
- 1Málaga → ValenciabusALSA·9h 45m
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 Málaga to Valencia
ALSA runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 10 | 01:00 | 23:30 |
All departures
- 01:00
- 03:00
- 08:00
- 10:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 16:15
- 21:30
- 23:30
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingMálaga Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaBarcelona-Palma, Majorca, Palma, Majorca-ValenciaSee live options and dates →City transitMálaga-MálagaBook →
RenfeMálaga-Madrid, Madrid-ValenciaBook →On this route you travel with ALSA, Vueling, Air Europa, City transit, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Málaga to Valencia works
Start with a ALSA bus from Málaga to Valencia, about 9h 45m. In total it's roughly €39 over 9h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Málaga to Valencia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Málaga to Valencia?
The most useful route takes about 9h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Málaga to Valencia?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Málaga to Valencia?
10 a day with ALSA, between 01:00 and 23:30.
How far is Valencia from Málaga?
About 469 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Málaga to Valencia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €39. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Málaga to Valencia?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Vueling, Air Europa, City transit, Renfe.
Can you get from Málaga to Valencia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga to Valencia?
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