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How to get fromMálaga to Algarveby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Algarve by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Huelva

    best
    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-CentraltrainAve
    2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to HuelvatrainAlv / ...
    3. Take the bus from Huelva to Farobus
    8h 33m
    €57–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)busALSA - Ma-Sev Dir / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seville to FarobusFlixBus 785 / ...
    9h 45m
    €20–80

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Cordoba-CentraltrainAve
    2. Take the train from Cordoba-Central to Sevilla-Santa JustatrainAvn / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Farobus
    4. Take the train from Faro to Messines - AltetrainIc
    9h 17m
    €24–154

  4. Drive 425.7 km

    1. Drive from Málaga to Algarvecar425.7 km
    4h 49m
    €67–96

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Sevilla-Santa JustatrainAvn / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Farobus
    9h 35m
    €32–89

  6. Bus via Jerez de la Frontera

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Jerez de la FronterabusM-955
    2. Take the bus from Jerez de la Frontera to Farobus
    13h
    €33–63

Málaga to Algarve by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Algarve, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Alte - Fonte Pequena via Seville, Faro, Faro - Terminal Rodoviário, and Terminal Rodoviário de Loulé in around 9h 45m.

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