What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga to Rio Maior?

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Rio Maior is to bus via Faro which costs €21 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Málaga to Rio Maior?

The fastest way to get from Málaga to Rio Maior is to fly and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs €50 - €200.

How far is it from Málaga to Rio Maior?

The distance between Málaga and Rio Maior is 557 km. The road distance is 599 km.

How do I travel from Málaga to Rio Maior without a car?

The best way to get from Málaga to Rio Maior without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs €50 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Málaga to Rio Maior?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Málaga to Rio Maior, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Málaga to Rio Maior bus from?

Málaga to Rio Maior bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.

Where does the Málaga to Rio Maior bus arrive?

Málaga to Rio Maior bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) station.

What is the time difference between Málaga and Rio Maior?

Rio Maior is 1h behind Málaga. It is currently 5:28 PM in Málaga and 4:28 PM in Rio Maior.

Can I drive from Málaga to Rio Maior?

Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Rio Maior is 599 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Málaga to Rio Maior.

How do I get a bus ticket from Málaga to Rio Maior?

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Where can I stay near Rio Maior?

There are 548+ hotels available in Rio Maior.

Málaga to Rio Maior - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and towncar

Q: Is there a direct bus between Málaga and Rio Maior?

No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Rio Maior. However, there are services departing from Malaga Eeaa and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Rio Maior via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) and Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Rio Maior by plane, bus, car, towncar, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)AGP - LIS
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Rio Maior
5h 46m
€51–198
Bus via Faro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
2. Take the bus from Seville to Faro
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios
4. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Rio Maior
12h 25m
€21–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas)
2. Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) to Lisbon - Oriente
3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Terminal Rodoviário de Rio Maior
12h 5m
€53–95
Drive 599 km
1. Drive from Málaga to Rio Maior599 km
8h 9m
€95–137
Fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar, bus
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)AGP - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Leiria
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Leiria to Terminal Rodoviário de Rio Maior
8h 10m
€278–406
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Sevilla-Santa JustaAvn
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Lisboa - Sete Rios
3. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Rio Maior
12h 13m
€35–102

Málaga to Rio Maior by bus

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12h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 556.8 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Rio Maior, Santarém, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Terminal Rodoviário de Rio Maior via Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas), Lisbon - Oriente, and Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente in around 12h 5m.

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