How to travel from León to Málaga, Spain

The distance between León and Málaga is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from León 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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Fly

Fly from Leon (LEN) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Malaga.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance873km (543 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between León and Málaga

There are several options for getting from León to Málaga by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between León and Málaga is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from León and Málaga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from León to Málaga is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between León and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between León and Málaga. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from León to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between León and Málaga. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 60m, 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 León and Málaga. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between León and Málaga with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 25m.

ALSA run regular bus services between León and Málaga. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from León and Málaga. Flights depart from Leon (LEN) and arrive at Malaga (AGP) - via Palma Mallorca (PMI). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from León to Málaga. There is however a flight that goes via Palma Mallorca (PMI). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from León to Málaga typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Leon (LEN) 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 León and Málaga. The distance is around 873km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from León to Málaga is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween León and Málaga

Transport options from León to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 50m
€335($335)
hourly1,507km (936 miles)
Train
4h 60m
€100($100)
every 20 mins864km (537 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€80($80)
once daily893km (555 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€160($160)
on demand873km (543 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