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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 an average ticket price of $162 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $162, while a bus costs an average of $237.
Distance: 989 miles (1592 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$162 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price | $598 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zurich to Málaga:
A flight is $75 (€61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Málaga costing on average $237 (€192).
A flight is $221 (€178) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Málaga costing on average $383 (€309).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 32h 19m.
Bus takes on average 36h 13m.
You'll arrive about 16h 14m sooner (3h 32m by flight vs 19h 46m by car) and save roughly $436 (€352) compared to fuel and tolls ($162 (€131) vs $598 (€483)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY6249 · VY21119:20 PM13h20Zurich Airport10:40 AMMalaga Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- VY6249 · VY21119:20 PM13h20Zurich Airport10:40 AMMalaga Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LX21209:30 PM2h35Zurich Airport12:05 AMMalaga Airport$3601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- VY6249 · VY21159:20 PM11h35Zurich Airport8:55 AMMalaga Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
- VY6261 · VY21192:25 PM6h55EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:20 PMMalaga Airport$2061One-way1 transfer
- VY6261 · VY21132:25 PM7h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:00 PMMalaga Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Málaga:
A flight is $75 (€61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Málaga costing on average $237 (€192).
A flight is $221 (€178) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Málaga costing on average $383 (€309).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 32h 19m.
Bus takes on average 36h 13m.
- Around 83 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 Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, easyJet, Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia, Air Baltic, Transavia France, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Málaga by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, easyJet.
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