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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $526.
Distance: 688 miles (1108 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$526 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $284 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 26m Average total duration 26h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Málaga to Marseille
Compare the available ways to get from Málaga to Marseille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Marseille:
A train is $98 (€82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Marseille costing on average $146 (€122).
A train is $478 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Marseille costing on average $526 (€440).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 27h 26m.
You'll arrive about 9h 52m sooner (4h 30m by flight vs 14h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $526 (€440) compared to roughly $284 (€237) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Marseille
How to get from Málaga to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM 26h35 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $191 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM 26h35 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 10:35 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $191 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF1729 · AF73465:45 PM 4h55 Malaga Airport 10:40 PM Marseille Provence Airport $322 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM 28h35 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 12:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM 27h40 Malaga, Estación de Autobuses 11:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $207 1 One-way 2 transfers
TP1139 · TP4046:00 AM 17h35 Malaga Airport 11:35 PM Marseille Provence Airport $202 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1747 · AF73421:15 PM 6h15 Malaga Airport 7:30 PM Marseille Provence Airport $219 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1747 · AF73441:15 PM 8h25 Malaga Airport 9:40 PM Marseille Provence Airport $219 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Marseille:
A train is $98 (€82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Marseille costing on average $146 (€122).
A train is $478 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Marseille costing on average $526 (€440).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 27h 26m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Iberia, Vueling, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Turkish Airlines, BA Euroflyer, KLM, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Marseille by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Marseille by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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