There are 5 ways to get from Málaga to Nice by plane, train, 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 5h 3m
4 alternative options
Train via Madrid • 15h
Train • 15h 7m
Bus • 25h 44m
Drive • 15h 28m
Málaga to Nice by train
The train journey time between Málaga and Nice is around 15h and covers a distance of around 1887 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 39m. Operated by Renfe AVE, iryo, Renfe Viajeros and others, the Málaga to Nice train service departs from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arrives in Nice Ville. Typically eight trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Málaga to Nice is to fly, which costs €45 - €250 and takes 5h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Málaga to Nice is to fly which costs €45 - €250 and takes 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct bus from Málaga to Nice. However, there are services departing from Malaga and arriving at Congrès / Promenade via Granada, Madrid and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.
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 Estación de Atocha and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Málaga and Nice is 1258 km. The road distance is 1620.6 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Nice without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 15h and costs €180 - €330.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Málaga to Nice, including transfers.
Málaga to Nice bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Malaga 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 3m and costs €45 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 15h, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 25h 44m.
- Distance: 1257.9 km
- Duration: 5h 3m
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Nice, France?
Iberia, easyJet and three other airlines fly from Málaga to Nice 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Málaga to Nice via Estación de Atocha and Marseille St Charles in around 15h.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Malaga to Nice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €800
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Malaga to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
Flights from Malaga to Nice via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Malaga to Nice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Malaga to Nice via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €390
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Malaga to Nice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Estación de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €45 - €65
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €80 - €120
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Malaga - Maria Zambrano Station to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €70
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €29 - €70
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Estación de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estación de Atocha to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €50
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Malaga to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Granada to Madrid Estacion Sur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Niza
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €180 - €270
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- info.LD@avanzagrupo.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Málaga to Granada
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Malaga to Granada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Granada to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Madrid to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Go beyond Paris, the Alps, the Loire chateaux and the French Riviera.
Read the travel guideTrain travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Top tips on how to best navigate the nation by train, from Alicante to Zaragoza
Read the travel guideWhat are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
A simple guide to the different trains, routes and facilities, so you can identify which service is right for you.
Read the travel guideTrain travel in France: A guide to SNCF
From the famed TGVs to no-frills Ouigo, we explain which SNCF train to choose and how to book.
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Malaga Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 15m.
Málaga to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Málaga to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Nice is 1621 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Málaga to Nice.
TAP Portugal, Swiss, Iberia and two other airlines offer flights from Malaga Airport to Nice Airport.
There are 5431+ hotels available in Nice. Prices start at €71 per night.
The best way to get from Málaga to Malaga Airport is to train which takes 11 min and costs €1 - €3.