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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $71, and a bus costs an average of $156.
Distance: 989 miles (1592 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$226 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price | $584 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 13m Average total duration 35h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg 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 Zurich to Málaga:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Málaga costing on average $236 (€194).
A flight is $150 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Málaga costing on average $376 (€309).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 49m.
Bus takes on average 35h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Málaga
How to get from Zurich to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM45h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$2341One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM45h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$2341One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LX21209:25 PM2h40Zurich Airport12:05 AMMalaga Airport$4551One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM44h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:45 PMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses$2731One-way3 transfers
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LH4162+
062087:15 AM16h29Zurich Airport11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano$3051One-way2 transfers
VY6247 · VY21139:30 AM14h35Zurich Airport12:05 AMMalaga Airport$3271One-way1 transfer
LH5737+
LH1112+
060206:55 AM10h59Zurich Airport5:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$3441One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Málaga:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Málaga costing on average $236 (€194).
A flight is $150 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Málaga costing on average $376 (€309).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 49m.
Bus takes on average 35h 43m.
- Around 78 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Málaga as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Vueling, easyJet, Iberia, Air Europa, Air Baltic, Transavia France, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways to go to Málaga by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Swiss, easyJet, Helvetic Airways.
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