The cheapest and fastest coaches from Tarifa to Málaga
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tarifa to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarifa to Málaga will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $9.
Of the 9 buses that leave Tarifa for Málaga every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:30 PM1h30Tarifa5:00 PMMálaga$91One-way0 changes
2:40 PM1h20Tarifa4:00 PMMálaga$91One-way0 changes
2:40 PM1h40Tarifa4:20 PMMálaga$111One-way0 changes
4:20 PM1h30Tarifa5:50 PMMálaga$111One-way0 changes
5:40 PM1h30Tarifa7:10 PMMálaga$111One-way0 changes
2:40 PM1h20Tarifa4:00 PMMálaga$91One-way0 changes
3:30 PM1h30Tarifa5:00 PMMálaga$91One-way0 changes
4:20 PM1h30Tarifa5:50 PMMálaga$111One-way0 changes
5:40 PM1h30Tarifa7:10 PMMálaga$111One-way0 changes
2:40 PM1h40Tarifa4:20 PMMálaga$111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Tarifa to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Tarifa to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 132 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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$28 Average Price Cheapest | $33 Average Price |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Tarifa to Málaga bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarifa to Málaga coaches for today, Monday, 27 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:00 PM Tarifa | 2h30 | 7:30 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:15 PM Tarifa | 2h30 | 12:45 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarifa to Málaga
Buses from Tarifa to Málaga run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 but you can travel from only $11 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 132 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Transportes Comes, BlaBlaCar, Transportes Generales Comes from Tarifa to MálagaYou can travel by bus between Tarifa to Málaga with Transportes Comes, BlaBlaCar, Transportes Generales Comes for as low as $11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Tarifa to Málaga coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarifa to Málaga by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Transportes Comes
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Transportes Comes
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Transportes Comes
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Tarifa and Málaga
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Restaurante El Puerto (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M-150, M-160
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 4, 19, 20 Train: C1, C2
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: A, C1, C2 Train: C1


