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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 bus with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $101, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 467 miles (752 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$101 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $260 Average price |
15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
V732037:55 PM1h40Santander Airport9:35 PMMalaga Airport$911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal+BASE5:30 PM17h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- V732037:55 PM1h40Santander Airport9:35 PMMalaga Airport$911One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 04142+
062081:58 PM9h56Santander station11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano$851One-way1 transfer - 04072+060206:48 AM11h16Santander station6:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1101One-way1 transfer
- 04072+061686:48 AM13h08Santander station7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano$1051One-way1 transfer
- Supra Economy+BASE3:30 PM19h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses10:45 AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)$931One-way1 transfer
- 04142+
UX50311:58 PM9h07Santander station11:05 PMMalaga Airport$1171One-way1 transfer - 04072+UX50396:48 AM9h27Santander station4:15 PMMalaga Airport$1761One-way1 transfer
VY1591 · VY21179:35 AM4h15Santander Airport1:50 PMMalaga Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Málaga:
A flight is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Málaga costing on average $101 (€81).
A flight is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Málaga costing on average $114 (€91).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 1 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Iberia Express, Iberia to go to Málaga by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Secorbus, Alsa Supra, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Grupo Interbus, FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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