What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga to Arahal?

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Arahal is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Málaga to Arahal?

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Arahal is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Arahal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Malaga Rosaleda and arriving at El Arahal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Málaga and Arahal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at El Arahal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Málaga to Arahal?

The distance between Málaga and Arahal is 158 km. The road distance is 154.7 km.

How do I travel from Málaga to Arahal without a car?

The best way to get from Málaga to Arahal without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €18 - €23.

How long does it take to get from Málaga to Arahal?

The train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Arahal takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Arahal bus from?

Málaga to Arahal bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Rosaleda station.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Arahal train from?

Málaga to Arahal train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.

Train or bus from Málaga to Arahal?

The best way to get from Málaga to Arahal is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €18 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Málaga to Arahal bus arrive?

Málaga to Arahal bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at El Arahal station.

Where does the Málaga to Arahal train arrive?

Málaga to Arahal train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at El Arahal station.

Can I drive from Málaga to Arahal?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Arahal is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Málaga to Arahal.

How do I get a train ticket from Málaga to Arahal?

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Where can I stay near Arahal?

There are 163+ hotels available in Arahal.

Málaga to Arahal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Málaga to Arahal by train (Renfe), bus, or car

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Arahal13901 / ...
2h 39m
€18–23
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Malaga Rosaleda to El ArahalALSA - Alm-Sev
2h 50m
€13–19
Drive 154.7 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Arahal154.7 km
1h 53m
€25–36
Train via Mollina (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Antequera-Santa AnaAvn / ...
2. Take the train from Antequera-Santa Ana to El Arahal13901 / ...
2h 45m
€20–52

Málaga to Arahal by train (Renfe)

37Weekly Trains

2h 39mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.9 km
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Arahal, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to El Arahal 5 times a day. Tickets cost €18–23 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Malaga Rosaleda to El Arahal once daily. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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