How to travel from Cádiz to Málaga, Spain

The distance between Cádiz and Málaga is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cádiz to Málaga by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Malaga Central Bus Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Train

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cádiz and Málaga

There are several options for getting from Cádiz to Málaga by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 2hrs.

The distance between Cádiz and Málaga is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Cádiz and Málaga by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cádiz to Málaga is to take the bus which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Cádiz and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cádiz and Málaga. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cádiz to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sevilla-Santa Justa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Renfe run train services between Cádiz and Málaga. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cádiz and Málaga. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cádiz and Málaga with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 2hrs.

Socibus run regular bus services between Cádiz and Málaga. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cádiz to Málaga. We recommend that you take the bus to Malaga Central Bus Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Málaga is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Málaga. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cádiz and Málaga. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cádiz to Málaga is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Cádiz to Málaga

Compare travel optionsbetween Cádiz and Málaga

Transport options from Cádiz to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
€25($25)
4 times a day254km (158 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€43($43)
every 3 hours448km (279 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€28($28)
on demand233km (145 miles)

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Airports near Málaga

The following major airports near Málaga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Málaga
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Málaga
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Málaga