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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 | $190 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 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $41.
A train is $156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $190.
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.
- Normal11:30 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 AMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:30 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:15 AMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB10198:15 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 AMGranada Airport$3591One-way0 transfers
Other options
06118+Normal11:55 AM5h20Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:15 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$391One-way1 transfer- 06118+Normal11:55 AM5h20Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:15 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$391One-way1 transfer
- 06118+Normal11:55 AM6h00Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:55 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$391One-way1 transfer
- Normal3:30 PM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:15 PMNerja, 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
- Normal8:00 AM6h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:45 PMNerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)$371One-way0 transfers
UX50319:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:05 PMMalaga Airport$811One-way0 transfers- IB5277:10 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:30 AMMalaga Airport$931One-way0 transfers
- UX50477:05 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMMalaga Airport$961One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nerja:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $41.
A train is $156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Nerja costing on average $190.
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 SNCF OUIGO, iryo, AVE to go to Nerja by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Nerja by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, Alsa Supra to go to Nerja by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
- 8 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus.
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