There are 7 ways to get from Málaga to French Riviera by plane, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane AGP - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescuretrain
7h 36m€84–237Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane AGP - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
8h 26m€82–264Train
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
16h 16m€190–444Bus
- Take the bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maximebus
28h 18m€140–219Drive 1,517.2 km
- Drive from Málaga to French Rivieracar 1,517.2 km
15h 37m€248–358Train via Madrid
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
16h 17m€216–405Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Jaénbus
- Take the bus from Jaén to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus 601
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescuretrain
29h 4m€189–298
Málaga to French Riviera by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to French Riviera is to fly and train which costs €80 - €240 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to French Riviera is to fly and train which takes 7h 36m and costs €80 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Malaga Eeaa and arriving at Les Heures Claires via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Théâtre de la Mer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to French Riviera. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Saint-Raphaël-Valescure via Barcelona-Sants and Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
The distance between Málaga and French Riviera is 1346 km. The road distance is 1517.2 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to French Riviera without a car is to train which takes 16h 16m and costs €190 - €450.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Málaga to French Riviera, including transfers.
Málaga to French Riviera bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga Eeaa station.
Málaga to French Riviera train services, operated by iryo, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to French Riviera is to train which takes 16h 16m and costs €190 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 28h 18m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and French Riviera, France?
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Les Heures Claires via Barcelona-Sants, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, and Gare Routière in around 16h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malaga Eeaa to Les Heures Claires via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Sainte-Maxime, and Théâtre de la Mer in around 28h 18m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Málaga Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–180
Flights from Málaga Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Saint-Raphaël Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Iryo
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Ouigo
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €140–210
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saint-Raphaël-Valescure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Malaga Eeaa to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sainte-Maxime
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Jaén
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Jaén to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Schedules at
- samar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Málaga to French Riviera bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Málaga to French Riviera train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to French Riviera is 1517 km. It takes approximately 15h 37m to drive from Málaga to French Riviera.
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