There are 5 ways to get from Málaga to Santa Amalia by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Puertollano
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Take the train from Puertollano to Don Benito
Cheapest option
Bus via Seville
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Take the bus from Málaga to Sevilla Plaza de Armas
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Take the bus from Seville to Don Benito
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Malaga to Merida
Drive
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Drive from Málaga to Santa Amalia
Fly, bus
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Fly from Malaga (AGP) to Badajoz (BJZ)
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Take the bus from Badajoz to Santa Amalia
Málaga to Santa Amalia by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Santa Amalia is to bus via Seville which costs €20 - €26 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Santa Amalia is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Santa Amalia. However, there are services departing from Malaga and arriving at Santa Amalia via Mérida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Málaga and Santa Amalia is 290 km. The road distance is 430.3 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Santa Amalia without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Málaga to Santa Amalia, including transfers.
Málaga to Santa Amalia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Santa Amalia is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Malaga Airport to Badajoz Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 25m and has one stopover.
Málaga to Santa Amalia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Merida station.
- Distance: 290.5 km
- Duration: 5h 42m
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Santa Amalia, Extremadura, Spain?
You can take a train from Málaga to Santa Amalia via Puertollano and Don Benito in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Malaga to Merida once daily. Tickets cost €30 - €45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Malaga to Badajoz via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €280 - €900
Flights from Malaga to Badajoz via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €350
Flights from Malaga to Badajoz via Madrid, Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €350
Flights from Malaga to Badajoz via Melilla, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €350
Flights from Malaga to Badajoz via Casablanca, Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €650
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Puertollano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €30 - €40
- Promo+
- €36 - €39
- Flexible
- €50 - €65
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Puertollano to Don Benito
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Malaga to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- alsa.com
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Málaga to Sevilla Plaza de Armas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Sevilla Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +34 (0) 954 90 83 53
- info@leda.es
- Website
- leda.es
Bus from Seville to Don Benito
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- leda.es
- Phone
- +39 0935 22 460
- Website
- interbus.it
Bus from Badajoz to Santa Amalia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €13
- Schedules at
- interbus.es
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Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Santa Amalia is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Málaga to Santa Amalia.
Kuwait Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling Airlines and Iberia offer flights from Malaga Airport to Badajoz Airport.
There are nine+ hotels available in Santa Amalia. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Málaga to Malaga Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs .