There are 4 ways to get from Málaga to Nice by plane, 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
best- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)AGP - NCE
5h 9m€54–184Train
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice VilleTgv
15h 34m€137–264Bus
- Take the bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3574 / ...
25h 54m€70–99Drive 1,573.7 km
- Drive from Málaga to Nice1,573.7 km
15h 55m€250–361
Málaga to Nice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Nice is to bus which costs €70 - €100 and takes 25h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €50 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga station to Nice. However, there are services departing from Malaga Central Bus Station and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Nice. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at Nice Ville via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Málaga and Nice is 1275 km. The road distance is 1573.7 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Nice without a car is to train which takes 15h 34m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Málaga to Nice, including transfers.
Málaga to Nice bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Malaga Central Bus Station.
Málaga to Nice train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Nice is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €270 and takes 15h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 25h 54m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Nice, France?
easyJet, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Nice Ville via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Marseille St Charles in around 15h 34m.
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- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–90
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Malaga Central Bus Station to Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Málaga to Nice bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Málaga to Nice train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Nice is 1574 km. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Málaga to Nice.
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