How to travel from Girona to Málaga, Spain

The distance between Girona and Málaga is around 884km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Girona 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barcelona and then to Malaga.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,060km (659 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Girona and Málaga

There are several options for getting from Girona to Málaga by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 2h 60m.

The distance between Girona and Málaga is around 884km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 854km (530 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Girona and Málaga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Girona to Málaga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Girona and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Girona and Málaga. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Girona to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Girona and Málaga. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Girona and Málaga. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Girona to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barcelona. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Girona and Málaga. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Girona to Málaga. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Girona and Málaga. The distance is around 1,060km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Girona to Málaga is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Girona and Málaga

Transport options from Girona to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 60m
€71($71)
5 times a day884km (549 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€105($105)
5 times a day933km (580 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€165($165)
once daily1,206km (750 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
€110($110)
4 times a week1,123km (698 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€125($125)
on demand1,060km (659 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