How to travel from Málaga to Ferrol, Spain

The distance between Málaga and Ferrol is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Malaga (AGP) to A Coruna (LCG) then take the bus to Ferrol - Barrio do Pilar.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to El Ferrol.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Ferrol.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Drive

Drive to Ferrol.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,138km (707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Ferrol

There are several options for getting from Málaga to Ferrol by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 3h 15m.

The distance between Málaga and Ferrol is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 819km (509 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Málaga and Ferrol by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Málaga to Ferrol is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Ferrol, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Ferrol. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga to Ferrol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and Ferrol. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Málaga and Ferrol. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Málaga to Ferrol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Málaga and Ferrol. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to Ferrol. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to A Coruna (LCG) then take the bus to Ferrol - Barrio do Pilar. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Ferrol is A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Ferrol. Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) 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 Málaga and Ferrol. The distance is around 1,138km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Ferrol is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Ferrol

Transport options from Málaga to Ferrol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 15m
€76($76)
every 2 hours876km (544 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4hrs
€155($155)
every 2 hours905km (562 miles)
Fly to Vigo (VGO), train and bus4h 35m
€220($220)
every 3 hours934km (580 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€105($105)
twice daily1,217km (756 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
€105($105)
5 times a week1,150km (714 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
€210($210)
on demand1,138km (707 miles)

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Airports near Ferrol

The following major airports near Ferrol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Ferrol
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Ferrol
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Ferrol