How to travel from Málaga to Valencia, Spain

The distance between Málaga and Valencia is around 619km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Málaga to Valencia by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Valencia (VLC).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia - Ave Estacion Interm.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Valencia.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance619km (385 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Valencia

There are several options for getting from Málaga to Valencia by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Málaga and Valencia is around 619km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Málaga and Valencia by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Málaga to Valencia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Valencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Valencia. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga to Valencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and Valencia. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Valencia. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Málaga and Valencia with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 9h 25m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Málaga and Valencia. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 25m 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 Valencia. We recommend that you take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Valencia (VLC). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Valencia is Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Valencia. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) 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 Valencia. The distance is around 619km (385 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Valencia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Valencia

Transport options from Málaga to Valencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 55m
€90($90)
every 3 hours840km (522 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€115($115)
5 times a day902km (561 miles)
Train via Cordoba-Central6h 50m
€72($72)
once daily795km (494 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€65($65)
twice a week663km (412 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€73($73)
on demand619km (385 miles)

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Airports near Valencia

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

VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Valencia
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Valencia
ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Valencia