How to travel from Madrid to Nerja

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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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $37.

Distance: 252 miles (407 km)

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$40

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$132

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$33

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6h 24m

Average total duration

5h 54m

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5h 9m

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2h 9m

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3h 27m

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2h 57m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Madrid to Nerja

How to get from Madrid to Nerja by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Madrid to Nerja is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

AlsaNormal
08:00AM6h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:45PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)
$411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
08:00AM6h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
02:45PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)
$411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air EuropaUX5031
09:45PM1h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:55PMMalaga Airport
$2511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal
07:15AM7h30
Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
02:45PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)
$411One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal
11:30AM7h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:00PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)
$511One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal · Normal
07:00AM8h00
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:00PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)
$511One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB1025
07:55PM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:10PMGranada Airport
$2361One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX5041+AlsaNormal
10:45AM5h30
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:15PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)
$4041One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX5043+AlsaNormal
10:30AM5h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:15PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)
$4041One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Nerja

Travel to Nerja easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Nerja.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Nerja including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Nerja is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nerja:

A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $36 (€29).

A train is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Nerja is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Nerja take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 44m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Madrid to Nerja is approximately 252 miles (407 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Nerja is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Nerja:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Nerja, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Nerja by flight.
  • Travel with AVE, Ouigo, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Nerja by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Interbus, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar to go to Nerja by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Nerja with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia, Air Nostrum .
  • 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Nerja often also extend their vacation to go to Málaga, Granada, Malaga Airport, Frigiliana, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nerja and these popular destinations at a great price.
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