There are 6 ways to get from Alicante to Málaga by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
5h 53m€65–160Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Alicante to Málaga474.1 km
5h 34m€25Bus
- Take the bus from Alicante to Malaga EeaaAlsa
7h 14m€35–90Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport
- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Málaga Airport (AGP)ALC - AGP
5h 17m€54–164Drive 473.6 km
- Drive from Alicante to Málaga473.6 km
4h 48m€76–109Train to Valencia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Málaga Airport (AGP)VLC - AGP
5h 3m€60–195
Alicante to Málaga by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Málaga is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante to Málaga is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alicante and arriving at Malaga Eeaa. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Alicante and Málaga is 1003 km. The road distance is 473.6 km.
The best way to get from Alicante to Málaga without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €65 - €160.
The train from Alicante-Terminal to Malaga Maria Zambrano takes 5h 53m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Alicante to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Alicante station.
Alicante to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Alicante to Málaga is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Málaga, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Malaga Maria Zambrano twice daily. Tickets cost €65–160 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Alicante to Malaga Eeaa 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 7h 14m.
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- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19–100
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Málaga Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Alicante to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Alicante to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Alicante to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Malaga Eeaa station.
Alicante to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Málaga is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Alicante to Málaga.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alicante and Málaga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.