How to travel from Toledo to Málaga, Spain

The distance between Toledo and Málaga is around 477km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Toledo 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 Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Bus

Take the bus to Granada and then to Malaga.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance477km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toledo and Málaga

There are several options for getting from Toledo to Málaga by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Toledo and Málaga is around 477km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (218 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Toledo and Málaga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toledo to Málaga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Toledo and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toledo and Málaga. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toledo to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Toledo and Málaga. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Toledo and Málaga. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toledo to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Granada. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

ALSA, Avanza Grupo, FlixBus and Autocares Grupo Samar run regular bus services between Toledo and Málaga. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toledo to Málaga. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Toledo and Málaga. The distance is around 477km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toledo to Málaga is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toledo and Málaga

Transport options from Toledo to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 40m
€110($110)
every 2 hours537km (334 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
€160($160)
every 2 hours608km (378 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€76($76)
every 4 hours588km (365 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
€60($60)
once a week553km (344 miles)
Bus via Madrid9hrs
€43($43)
3 times a week640km (397 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€57($57)
on demand477km (297 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