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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 an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a train costs an average of $183.
Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $183 Average price | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 17m Average total duration 19h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 $44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Montpellier costing on average $110.
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Montpellier costing on average $183.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 20h 17m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $256 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $191. The journey takes 19h 47m versus 12h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Málaga to Montpellier
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal2:15 PM23h25Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1:40 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal2:15 PM23h25Malaga, Estación de Autobuses1:40 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 66229:05 AM2h00Malaga Airport11:05 AMMarseille Provence Airport$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal · Normal1:00 AM23h25Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:25 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$391One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal9:30 PM22h45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$501One-way1 transfer
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31541:00 AM23h25Malaga, Estación de Autobuses12:25 AMMontpellier, Sabines Gare Routière$1541One-way1 transfer
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LX638+
51206:30 AM14h21Malaga Airport8:51 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$3031One-way2 transfers
LH1153 · LH1034+51206:05 AM14h46Malaga Airport8:51 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$3031One-way2 transfers- LX2121+LX638+98366:30 AM15h33Malaga Airport10:03 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch$3191One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Montpellier:
A bus is $44 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Montpellier costing on average $110.
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Montpellier costing on average $183.
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 20h 17m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 FlixBus, Alsa to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Montpellier by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Air Arabia, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, ITA, Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Montpellier by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Malta Air, Ryanair.
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