What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Málaga?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Málaga is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 36h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Málaga?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Málaga is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Málaga?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Málaga station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Malaga Central Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

How far is it from Zurich to Málaga?

The distance between Zurich and Málaga is 1627 km. The road distance is 1931.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Málaga without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Málaga without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 17h 12m and costs €190 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Málaga?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Zurich to Málaga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Málaga bus from?

Zurich to Málaga bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Málaga train from?

Zurich to Málaga train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Málaga?

The best way to get from Zurich to Málaga is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €190 - €460 and takes 17h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 36h 5m.

Where does the Zurich to Málaga bus arrive?

Zurich to Málaga bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Zurich to Málaga train arrive?

Zurich to Málaga train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Málaga?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Málaga is 1932 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Zurich to Málaga.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Málaga?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Málaga?

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Zurich to Málaga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Zurich and Málaga?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Málaga. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Malaga Maria Zambrano via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Málaga by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe)

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Málaga Airport (AGP)ZRH - AGP
5h 29m
€74–220
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu84
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
5. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
17h 12m
€191–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Malaga Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3577 / ...
36h 5m
€100–170
Drive 1,931.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Málaga1,931.7 km
19h 50m
€335–484
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Málaga Airport (AGP)BSL - AGP
6h 27m
€74–229
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Málaga Airport (AGP)GVA - AGP
8h 7m
€114–295
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
19h 8m
€207–435
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to San Sebastian / DonostiaFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to MálagaIrun
36h 50m
€150–221

Zurich to Málaga by train

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17h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,627.4 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Málaga, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Swiss, and easyJet fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Málaga Airport (AGP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 17h 12m.

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