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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $635.
Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $635 Average price | $284 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 42m Average total duration 21h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Málaga:
A bus is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $635.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 42m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $284 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $230. The journey takes 21h 12m versus 13h 17m 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 Montpellier to Málaga
How to get from Montpellier to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal8:15 AM 24h15 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 8:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal8:15 AM 24h15 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 8:30 AM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AF7465 · AF17486:20 PM 5h10 Montpellier Airport 11:30 PM Malaga Airport $456 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM 26h20 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $101 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM 32h55 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $102 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM 23h35 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 5:45 PM Malaga, Estación de Autobuses $102 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF17489:10 AM 14h20 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 11:30 PM Malaga Airport $279 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF17489:10 AM 14h20 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 11:30 PM Malaga Airport $279 1 One-way 1 transfer
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VY8063 · VY15609:10 AM 13h25 Montpellier-Sud-de-France 10:35 PM Malaga Airport $285 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Málaga:
A bus is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $635.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 42m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 23 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Transavia France, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Malta Air, BA Euroflyer, Air Baltic, British Airways, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Luxair to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Ryanair, Malta Air.
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