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How to get fromCatral to Málagaby train (Renfe), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Catral to Málaga by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Elche Av/Elx Av to Malaga Maria ZambranotrainAve
    6h 42m
    €101–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Catral to Estación de Autobuses de MurciabusAlsa
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Malaga EeaabusAlsa
    8h 30m
    €33–50

  3. Drive 438.7 km

    1. Drive from Catral to Málagacar438.7 km
    4h 30m
    €70–100

  4. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Málaga Airport (AGP)planeALC - AGP
    6h 53m
    €55–158

  5. Bus via Granada

    1. Take the bus from Catral to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Granadabus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Granada to Malaga Eeaabus
    8h 31m
    €35–69

  6. Train to Valencia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Callosa De Segura to Estació del Nordtrain
    2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Málaga Airport (AGP)planeVLC - AGP
    7h 49m
    €72–173

Catral to Málaga by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Catral, Spain and Málaga, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Elche Av/Elx Av to Malaga Maria Zambrano 6 times a week. Tickets cost €65–160 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Catral to Malaga Eeaa via Estación de Autobuses de Murcia in around 8h 30m.

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