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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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $36, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $301 Average price | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 31m Average total duration 21h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Málaga:
A bus is $96 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $159 (€127).
A bus is $238 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $301 (€240).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 21h 1m.
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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 AM24h15Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal2:50 AM26h10Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière5:00 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 2259:25 PM2h05Marseille Provence Airport11:30 PMMalaga Airport$1221One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Normal11:30 AM21h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1831One-way1 transfer
4731+
Normal8:40 AM23h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1761One-way1 transfer
3183+
Normal1:40 AM20h20Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière10:00 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1701One-way1 transfer
FR 66233:40 PM2h05Marseille Provence Airport5:45 PMMalaga Airport$1501One-way0 transfers
AF7471 · AF17466:00 AM5h50Montpellier Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$3711One-way1 transfer
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KL1406 · KL15456:00 AM10h35Montpellier Airport4:35 PMMalaga Airport$4741One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Málaga:
A bus is $96 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $159 (€127).
A bus is $238 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $301 (€240).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 21h 1m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Sete and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Travel with Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 9 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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