How to travel from Ciudad Real to Málaga, Spain

The distance between Ciudad Real and Málaga is around 342km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ciudad Real to Málaga by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Bus

Take the bus to Granada and then to Malaga.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ciudad Real and Málaga

There are several options for getting from Ciudad Real to Málaga by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 2hrs.

The distance between Ciudad Real and Málaga is around 342km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Ciudad Real and Málaga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ciudad Real to Málaga is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Ciudad Real and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Málaga. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ciudad Real and Málaga with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 2hrs.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Ciudad Real and Málaga. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2hrs, 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 Ciudad Real and Málaga. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ciudad Real to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ciudad Real and Málaga. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ciudad Real to Málaga. We recommend that you take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano. 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 Ciudad Real and Málaga. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ciudad Real to Málaga is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Ciudad Real to Málaga

Compare travel optionsbetween Ciudad Real and Málaga

Transport options from Ciudad Real to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€40($40)
5 times a day342km (212 miles)
Train via Cordoba-Central2hrs
€40($40)
every 3 hours342km (212 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€43($43)
once a week433km (269 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€63($63)
on demand343km (213 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