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Museo de Nerja
Local history museum covering Nerja’s archaeology, the Nerja Cave discoveries, and the town’s cultural heritage in a compact central venue.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Nerja is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Nerja will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 4 buses that leave Madrid for Nerja on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 407 km distance in an average of 7 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Nerja among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nerja:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $41 (€34).
A train is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $189 (€155).
Other travel options to Nerja take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $103 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€51). The journey takes 5h 55m versus 4h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Nerja buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h00 | 3:00 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h15 | 5:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 7:00 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h15 | 10:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h45 | 10:15 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Madrid to Nerja run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Nerja — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nerja trip today.
Local history museum covering Nerja’s archaeology, the Nerja Cave discoveries, and the town’s cultural heritage in a compact central venue.
Interpretation and exhibition area linked to the famous caves, explaining geology, prehistory, and the site’s archaeological importance.
Small municipal exhibition space in the old market building that hosts temporary art and cultural shows, offering a local alternative to the town’s main museum.
Nerja’s best-known beach area with a broad promenade, water activities, and strong social media appeal thanks to its scenery and easy access.
Busy central seafront walk lined with viewpoints and access to nearby beaches, essential for first-time visitors and sunset views.
The old town’s whitewashed lanes, small plazas, and traditional Andalusian atmosphere make it one of the most rewarding areas for walking and photography.
Fresh sardines skewered on reeds and grilled over charcoal, a classic Costa del Sol beachside specialty strongly associated with Málaga province.
A chilled almond and garlic soup from Málaga, traditionally served cold and especially refreshing in warm weather.
A mixed platter of lightly fried local fish and seafood, one of the most traditional coastal dishes in the area.
Well-regarded modern restaurant near Burriana Beach, known for refined Mediterranean cooking and a more upscale atmosphere.
Established seafront restaurant known for seafood, rice dishes, and Mediterranean views in a polished but relaxed setting.
Classic local restaurant with a strong reputation for fresh fish, shellfish, and straightforward Andalusian cooking.
Prices are moderate for Spain. Meals and coffee are reasonable, but seafront dining and summer stays cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change for cafes is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up, and tips are not expected elsewhere.
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Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) -> Balcón de Europa, Nerja
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Nerja by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nerja, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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