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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Nerja
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 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 $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $40.
A train is $57 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Nerja take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 5m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64. 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Nerja
How to get from Madrid to Nerja by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Nerja is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal3:30 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:15 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal3:30 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:15 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10197:35 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:45 AMGranada Airport$771One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 06078+Normal7:36 AM5h34Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:10 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$391One-way1 transfer
- 06078+Normal7:36 AM5h34Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:10 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$391One-way1 transfer
- 06078+Normal7:36 AM6h19Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes1:55 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$391One-way1 transfer
- Normal8:00 AM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:45 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:00 PM7h15Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América10:15 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:15 AM7h30Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América2:45 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
- IB10017:10 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMMalaga Airport$471One-way0 transfers
UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$631One-way0 transfers- UX504310:35 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 AMMalaga Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nerja:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $40.
A train is $57 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Nerja take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 5m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Nerja as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja).
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO, AVE to go to Nerja by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, Alsa Supra to go to Nerja by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Nerja by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
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