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How to travel from Lyon to Málaga

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €36.

Distance: 786 miles (1266 km)

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6h 20m

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from Lyon to Málaga

How to get from Lyon to Málaga by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:15PM26h30
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$991One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM31h15
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$951One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1221 · VY2121
08:20AM4h10
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12:30PMMalaga Airport
$2281One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:20AM32h25
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$961One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:25PM27h20
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$1001One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM31h10
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
05:45PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
$971One-way
2 transfers
IberiaIB1186 · IB1003
06:10AM6h30
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12:40PMMalaga Airport
$2681One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7369 · AF1746
06:30PM17h50
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12:20PMMalaga Airport
$2381One-way
1 transfer
TAP PortugalTP475 · TP1136
05:10AM7h50
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
01:00PMMalaga Airport
$2831One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Málaga

Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Málaga.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Málaga: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Málaga is a flight with an average price of $33 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Málaga:

Taking a flight costs $23 (€21) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $55 (€50).

A flight is $137 (€124) less than a train with an average ticket price of $170 (€153) from Lyon to Málaga.

The quickest way to travel from Lyon to Málaga is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 25 h 30 min of travel time.

Getting to Málaga by train takes 21 h 51 min on average.

The distance from Lyon to Málaga is approximately 785 miles (1266 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Málaga is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • 33 flights per day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Málaga:

  • Most travelers board their plane from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Lyon to Málaga:

  • Alsa, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Málaga by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Lyon to Málaga for $55 (€50).
  • Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Transavia France, easyJet, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum or Iberia can take you to Málaga by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Volotea from Lyon to Málaga for $33 (€29).
  • Renfe Viajeros can take you to Málaga by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe Viajeros from Lyon to Málaga for $170 (€153).

Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Málaga with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct flight per day to Málaga with.

Direct services to Málaga tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona or Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.
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