How to travel from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga, Spain

The distance between Castellón de la Plana and Málaga is around 691km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MálagaCastellón de la Plana if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated byIberia+ 3 others
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Train

Take the train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Gandia and then to Malaga Central Bus Station.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance691km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Castellón de la Plana and Málaga

There are several options for getting from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Castellón de la Plana and Málaga is around 691km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Castellón de la Plana and Málaga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Castellón de la Plana and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Castellón de la Plana and Málaga. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valencia Joaquin Sorolla and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Castellón de la Plana and Málaga. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Castellón de la Plana and Málaga. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Castellón de la Plana and Málaga with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 12h 30m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and ALSA run regular bus services between Castellón de la Plana and Málaga. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Castellón de la Plana and Málaga. Flights depart from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) and arrive at Malaga (AGP) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) and and arrive into Malaga (AGP).

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 Castellón de la Plana and Málaga. The distance is around 691km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Castellón de la Plana and Málaga

Transport options from Castellón de la Plana to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
€165($165)
hourly806km (501 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€115($115)
5 times a day975km (606 miles)
Train via Cordoba-Central8h 20m
€70($70)
twice daily869km (540 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 15m
€34($34)
6 times a week753km (468 miles)
Bus to Malaga12h 30m
€70($70)
every 20 mins771km (479 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€125($125)
on demand691km (430 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