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Compare train, bus, and flight for Málaga to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$133 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $250 Average price |
20h 26m Average total duration 19h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Montpellier:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Montpellier costing on average $173 (€138).
A bus is $117 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Montpellier costing on average $250 (€200).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 19h 56m.
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How to get from Málaga to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Montpellier is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 2247:00 PM2h00Malaga Airport9:00 PMMarseille Provence Airport$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FR 2247:00 PM2h00Malaga Airport9:00 PMMarseille Provence Airport$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 2247:00 PM2h00Malaga Airport9:00 PMMarseille Provence Airport$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal2:15 PM23h25Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1:40 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$501One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal2:15 PM25h05Malaga, Estación de Autobuses3:20 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$531One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:00 AM23h25Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:25 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$531One-way1 transfer
FR 66221:15 PM2h00Malaga Airport3:15 PMMarseille Provence Airport$791One-way0 transfers
AF1749+
98126:00 AM8h02Malaga Airport2:02 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$3781One-way1 transfer
AF1749+
98266:00 AM9h50Malaga Airport3:50 PMMontpellier-Sud-de-France$3781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Montpellier:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Montpellier costing on average $173 (€138).
A bus is $117 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Montpellier costing on average $250 (€200).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 19h 56m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Montpellier 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 Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port de Tanger Med and arrive in Port of Sete.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air to go to Montpellier by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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