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Compare bus, flight, and train 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 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)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$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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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.
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.
Normal8:00 AM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:45 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal8:00 AM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:45 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB10197:35 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport8:45 AMGranada Airport$3061One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Normal4:55 PM5h50Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:45 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$441One-way1 transfer
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Normal4:55 PM5h50Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes10:45 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$441One-way1 transfer
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Normal4:55 PM6h20Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:15 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$441One-way1 transfer
Normal11:30 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 AMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:45 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
Normal3:30 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:15 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
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Normal6:30 AM9h45Madrid Barajas Airport4:15 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$1431One-way1 transfer
UX50477:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMMalaga Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
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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.
- Around 10 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, flight, and train 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 Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Nerja by flight.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo, AVE to go to Nerja by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, Alsa Supra to go to Nerja by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus.
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