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Compare bus and flight for Santander to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $185 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $185, while a bus costs an average of $208.
Distance: 467 miles (752 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$208 Average price | $185 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Santander to Málaga:
A flight is $23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Málaga costing on average $208.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
Tickets start at around $208 compared to roughly $182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.05. The journey takes 14h 55m versus 9h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Málaga
How to get from Santander to Málaga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Málaga is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal+BASE5:30 PM17h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal+BASE5:30 PM17h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- V732037:50 PM1h40Santander Airport9:30 PMMalaga Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
Other options
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061687:05 AM12h41Santander station7:46 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1011One-way1 transfer- 04072+060207:05 AM10h49Santander station5:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1201One-way1 transfer
- Supra Economy+BASE3:30 PM19h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$911One-way1 transfer
- 04072+
UX50477:05 AM13h15Santander station8:20 PMMalaga Airport$1551One-way1 transfer - 04142+
IB5071:55 PM8h00Santander station9:55 PMMalaga Airport$1661One-way1 transfer - 04072+IB5077:05 AM14h50Santander station9:55 PMMalaga Airport$1791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Málaga:
A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Málaga costing on average $69.
A train is $315 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Málaga costing on average $355.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 17h 39m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Málaga as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses).
- Travel with Volotea, Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair, Iberia Express to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Secorbus, Alsa Supra, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Grupo Interbus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Málaga by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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