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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Málaga
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1266 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Málaga will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lyon for Málaga every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1266 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £33.
Distance: 1266 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price | £121 Average Price |
11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 34m Average total duration 23h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Málaga train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Málaga trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 Lyon | 2h42 | 09:12 Málaga | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Málaga
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Trains from Lyon to Málaga run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 16:57. The fastest train covers the 1266 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 1266 km |
Average train duration 10h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 16:57 |
Train companies: AVE, Renfe Viajeros from Lyon to Málaga trainsAVE, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Lyon and Málaga from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lyon to Málaga train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Málaga by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Málaga
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Free throughout the station.
- Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
- 100 Montaditos
- Burger King
- Dunkin' Coffee
- Gino's
- Lizarran
- Orient Express Cafeteria
- The Posada of Brazil
- Pizza Hut
- Rail Coffee
- The Good Burger
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
- Hotel ILUNION Málaga
- Barceló Málaga
- Eurostars Málaga
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Located in the station's main concourse.
- Commuter rail lines: C1, C2
- Bus lines: 1, 3, 10, 16, 19, 24, 27, C2
- Train lines: Avant, AVE, Media Distancia
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