How to travel from Málaga to Santander

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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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Bus

$114

Average price

$280

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$75

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Cheapest

7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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30m

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5h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 23m

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3h 0m

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16h 13m

Average total duration

15h 43m

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30m

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CO2 emissions

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

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Renfe ALVIA

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Ryanair

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BlaBlaCar

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from Málaga to Santander

How to get from Málaga to Santander by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Málaga to Santander is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Vueling AirlinesVY2126 · VY1590
11:00PM9h10
Malaga Airport
08:10AMSantander Airport
$1741One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Vueling AirlinesVY2126 · VY1590
11:00PM9h10
Malaga Airport
08:10AMSantander Airport
$1741One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1004 · IB1063
01:20PM3h50
Malaga Airport
05:10PMSantander Airport
$6721One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Air EuropaUX5032+Renfe Intercity04153
06:15AM13h58
Malaga Airport
08:13PMSantander station
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX5032+Renfe ALVIA04143
06:15AM11h49
Malaga Airport
06:04PMSantander station
$1991One-way
1 transfer
Air EuropaUX5032+Renfe ALVIA04193
06:15AM17h13
Malaga Airport
11:28PMSantander station
$1911One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Málaga to Santander

Travel to Santander 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 Málaga to Santander.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Málaga and Santander including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Santander is a bus with an average price of $65 (€53).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Santander is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Santander take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 30m.

Bus takes on average 16h 0m.

The distance from Málaga to Santander is approximately 467 miles (752 km).
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Santander is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Santander:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Málaga to Santander, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Málaga to Santander with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga to Santander often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Donostia-San Sebastian, Oviedo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santander and these popular destinations at a great price.
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