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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $198.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $198 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Nerja
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Nerja, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nerja:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $52.
A bus is $156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $198.
Other travel options to Nerja take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61. The journey takes 7h 4m 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.
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8:00 AM 6h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 2:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
8:00 AM 6h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 2:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UX5433
5:10 PM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 6:20 PM Malaga Airport $156 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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7:15 AM 7h30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 2:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
11:30 AM 7h30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:00 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal
7:00 AM 8h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 3:00 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
- UX5431
9:45 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:00 PM Malaga Airport $113 1 One-way 0 transfers 
IB10196:40 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:55 AM Granada Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB173510:50 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:05 PM Malaga Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nerja:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $52.
A bus is $156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $198.
Other travel options to Nerja take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Air Europa, Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia Express to go to Nerja by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Nerja by bus.
- Travel with iryo, SNCF OUIGO to go to Nerja by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Iberia Express.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 6 direct trains per day with iryo, SNCF OUIGO.
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