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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Santander
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 467 miles (752 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$288 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Santander:
A bus is $148 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Santander costing on average $288 (€236).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 15h 46m.
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How to get from Málaga to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Santander is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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041931:50 PM9h38Málaga María Zambrano11:28 PMSantander station$2761One-way1 transfer
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- 06149+041931:50 PM9h38Málaga María Zambrano11:28 PMSantander station$2761One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 06149+041931:50 PM9h38Málaga María Zambrano11:28 PMSantander station$2761One-way1 transfer
Other options
IB1002+041939:10 AM14h18Malaga Airport11:28 PMSantander station$5101One-way1 transfer
UX5042+041938:35 AM14h53Malaga Airport11:28 PMSantander station$5571One-way1 transfer- UX5013 · UX6048+0419310:05 AM13h23Malaga Airport11:28 PMSantander station$8401One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Santander:
A bus is $148 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Santander costing on average $288 (€236).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 15h 46m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Santander as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Volotea, Vueling, Iberia, Iberia Express to go to Santander by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, FlixBus, Alsa, Socibus to go to Santander by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Volotea.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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