Travel optionsfrom Nerja to Madrid
How to get from Nerja to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nerja to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB10269:40 PM1h10Granada Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$271One-way0 transfers
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IB10269:40 PM1h10Granada Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$271One-way0 transfers
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IB10269:40 PM1h10Granada Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$271One-way0 transfers
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061995:00 PM5h41Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)10:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$411One-way1 transfer
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061995:00 PM5h41Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)10:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$411One-way1 transfer
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061994:40 PM6h01Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)10:41 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$411One-way1 transfer
Normal12:45 PM7h15Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)8:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$371One-way0 transfers
Normal7:45 AM7h15Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)3:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$371One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal6:30 AM9h45Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja)4:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$431One-way1 transfer
IB10029:10 AM1h20Malaga Airport10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$731One-way0 transfers
UX50428:35 AM1h10Malaga Airport9:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$851One-way0 transfers
UX50389:10 PM1h10Malaga Airport10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$851One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus, flight, and train for Nerja to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nerja to Madrid 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 1h 43m. 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 $31.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $183 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nerja to Madrid:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nerja to Madrid costing on average $39 (€32).
A train is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nerja to Madrid costing on average $183 (€149).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nerja to Madrid:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nerja to Madrid costing on average $39 (€32).
A train is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nerja to Madrid costing on average $183 (€149).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nerja and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Málaga María Zambrano and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, AVE, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Madrid by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
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