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Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $65 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 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 flight costs an average of $683.
Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$683 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $291 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 45m Average total duration 21h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Málaga:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $133.
A bus is $618 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $683.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 1m.
Bus takes on average 21h 45m.
You'll arrive about 8h 25m sooner (4h 52m by flight vs 13h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $683 compared to roughly $291 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 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 AM24h15Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$461One-way1 transfer
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Normal · Normal8:15 AM24h15Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 66236:25 AM2h05Marseille Provence Airport8:30 AMMalaga Airport$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal8:40 AM23h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$621One-way1 transfer
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Normal11:30 AM21h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1561One-way1 transfer
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Normal9:30 AM23h00Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$1561One-way1 transfer
BA2579 · BA264411:40 AM10h10Montpellier Airport9:50 PMMalaga Airport$2001One-way1 transfer
AF7471 · AF17486:00 AM16h35Montpellier Airport10:35 PMMalaga Airport$3101One-way1 transfer
BA2579 · BA264611:40 AM8h30Montpellier Airport8:10 PMMalaga Airport$3131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Málaga:
A bus is $49 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $98.
A bus is $130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Málaga costing on average $179.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 1m.
Bus takes on average 19h 58m.
- Around 18 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Sete and arrive in Port de Tanger Med.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, KLM, Air France, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Málaga by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Malta Air, Ryanair.
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