How to get to Málaga from Lyon

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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a train costs an average of £129.

Distance: 1266 km

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£106

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£60

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£129

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£283

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5h 13m

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3h 13m

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23h 3m

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22h 33m

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11h 6m

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10h 36m

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15h 38m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Málaga is a coach with an average price of £60.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Málaga:

A coach is £46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Málaga costing on average £106.

A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Málaga costing on average £129.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 13m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 6m.

Coach takes on average 23h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Málaga including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 12h 25m sooner (3h 13m by flight vs 15h 38m by car) and save roughly £177 compared to fuel and tolls (£106 vs £283). 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.

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from Lyon to Málaga

How to get to Málaga from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Málaga is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    22:5030h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    5:00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £451One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    22:5030h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    5:00Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £451One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • VoloteaV72918
    19:152h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    21:35Malaga Airport
    £931One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    5:1527h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    8:30Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £521One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:0032h45
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    17:45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £681One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:3531h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    17:45Malaga, Estación de Autobuses
    £721One-way
    2 changes
  • VuelingVY1223 · VY2111
    22:2512h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:55Malaga Airport
    £1251One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY1223 · VY2115
    22:2510h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:00Malaga Airport
    £1311One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA357+BA EuroflyerBA2644
    11:258h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    19:35Malaga Airport
    £1311One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Lyon to Málaga

Travel to Málaga easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Málaga.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Málaga including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Málaga is a coach with an average price of £60.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Málaga:

A coach is £46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Málaga costing on average £106.

A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Málaga costing on average £129.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 13m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 6m.

Coach takes on average 23h 3m.

The Lyon to Málaga distance is approximately 1266 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Málaga is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Málaga as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Málaga:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Málaga by coach.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
  • Travel with Volotea, Transavia France, easyJet, Vueling, Ryanair, Air France, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa, Iberia, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Málaga with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, Transavia France, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Málaga often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Marbella. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Málaga and these popular destinations at a great price.

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