How to travel from Valladolid to Málaga, Spain

The distance between Valladolid and Málaga is around 700km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Valladolid to Málaga by train, 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

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance740km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valladolid and Málaga

There are several options for getting from Valladolid to Málaga by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Valladolid and Málaga is around 700km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549km (341 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Valladolid and Málaga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valladolid to Málaga is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Valladolid and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valladolid and Málaga. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

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

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Valladolid and Málaga. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Valladolid and Málaga. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valladolid to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Valladolid and Málaga. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valladolid to Málaga. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Valladolid and Málaga. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valladolid to Málaga is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valladolid and Málaga

Transport options from Valladolid to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€83($83)
every 4 hours700km (435 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€77($77)
every 20 mins728km (453 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€88($88)
on demand740km (460 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