The average train between Lyon and Málaga takes 20h and the fastest train takes 19h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lyon to Málaga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Lyon and Málaga. The service departs Lyon at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Málaga at 10:25:00. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano station via Barcelona-Sants station and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
Lyon to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Málaga train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
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The distance between Lyon and Málaga is 1266.3 km. The road distance is 1548 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Barcelona-Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 11h 3m.