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Compare bus, train, and flight for Málaga to Santander
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $65, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 467 miles (752 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$114 Average price | $280 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 13m Average total duration 15h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY2126 · VY1590Cheapest
VY2126 · VY1590Fastest
IB1004 · IB1063Other options
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Santander:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Santander costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Málaga to Santander costing on average $114 (€92).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Bus takes on average 16h 0m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains 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, train, 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 BlaBlaCar, Interbus, FlixBus, Socibus to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, iryo to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia Express, Vueling Airlines, Iberia to go to Santander by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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