There are 6 ways to get from Vila-real to Málaga by train, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Vila-Real to València-Estació Del Nord
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Málaga Airport (AGP)VLC - AGP
4h 31m€56–143Train via Madrid
cheapest- Take the train from Castellon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
7h 43m€49–187Train, bus
- Take the train from Vila-Real to València-Estació Del NordC6
- Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Malaga EeaaAlsa
12h 28m€78–148Drive 634.9 km
- Drive from Vila-real to Málaga634.9 km
7h 14m€99–143Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Vila-Real to València-Estació Del NordC6
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to VillenaIc / ...
- Take the train from Villena Av to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
10h 32m€87–144Bus
- Take the bus from Castellon to Malaga EeaaAlsa
13h 50m€76–154
Vila-real to Málaga by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vila-real to Málaga is to train and fly which costs €55 - €150 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Vila-real to Málaga is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €55 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Vila-real to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Villarreal - Joanot Martorell, 11 and arriving at Malaga Eeaa via Castellon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Vila-real to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Vila-Real and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Castellon and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Vila-real and Málaga is 555 km. The road distance is 634.9 km.
The best way to get from Vila-real to Málaga without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 7h 43m and costs €45 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Vila-real to Málaga, including transfers.
Vila-real to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Castellon station.
Vila-real to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Castellon station.
The best way to get from Vila-real to Málaga is to train via Madrid which takes 7h 43m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 13h 50m.
What companies run services between Vila-real, Spain and Málaga, Spain?
You can take a train from Vila-Real to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Castelló De La Plana, Castellon, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Castellon to Malaga Eeaa once daily. Tickets cost €75–150 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Valencia Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- accesibilidad@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Vila-Real to València-Estació Del Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Castellon to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Villena Av to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €70–110
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–95
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–70
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estació del Nord to Villena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Castellon to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Vila-real to Málaga bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Malaga Eeaa station.
Vila-real to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vila-real to Málaga is 635 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Vila-real to Málaga.
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