How to travel from Cordoba to Málaga, Spain

The distance between Cordoba and Málaga is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 57min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cordoba 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration57min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Malaga.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cordoba and Málaga

There are several options for getting from Cordoba to Málaga by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Cordoba and Málaga is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Cordoba and Málaga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cordoba to Málaga is to take the train which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Cordoba and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cordoba and Málaga. It typically takes around 57min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cordoba and Málaga with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 57min.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Cordoba and Málaga. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 57min, 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 Cordoba and Málaga. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cordoba and Málaga with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 3hrs.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cordoba and Málaga. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cordoba to Málaga. We recommend that you take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano. instead which will take 57min.

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 Cordoba and Málaga. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cordoba to Málaga is to take the train which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Cordoba to Málaga

Compare travel optionsbetween Cordoba and Málaga

Transport options from Cordoba to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
57min
€22($22)
every 4 hours169km (105 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€21($21)
4 times a day185km (115 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€19($19)
on demand159km (99 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