There are 4 ways to get from Málaga to Generalife by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to GranadaAvn
2h€23–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Málaga to Grenade124.7 km
2h 9m€6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Estación de Autobuses de GranadaALSA - Mal-Gra / ...
2h 37m€16–30Drive 129.2 km
- Drive from Málaga to Generalife129.2 km
1h 38m€21–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Generalife is to rideshare which costs €6 - €8 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Generalife is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Generalife. However, there are services departing from Malaga Eeaa and arriving at Alhambra - Generalife 2 via Granada - Estación de Autobuses 1 and Arco de Elvira 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Generalife. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Recogidas via Estación de ferrocarriles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Málaga and Generalife is 169 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Generalife without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €23 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Málaga to Generalife, including transfers.
Málaga to Generalife bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.
Málaga to Generalife train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Generalife is to train which takes 2h and costs €23 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €30 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Generalife, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granada 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–85 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Estación de Autobuses de Granada hourly. Tickets cost €13–28 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Malaga Eeaa to Estación de Autobuses de Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Málaga to Grenade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Málaga to Generalife bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Granada station.
Málaga to Generalife train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Granada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Generalife is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Málaga to Generalife.
There are 3338+ hotels available in Generalife.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Málaga and Generalife. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













