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Compare bus and flight for Santander to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. 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 train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $344.
Distance: 467 miles (752 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $344 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 8m Average total duration 16h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santander to Málaga
Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Málaga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Málaga:
A train is $26 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Málaga costing on average $61 (€52).
A train is $309 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Málaga costing on average $344 (€289).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 17h 8m.
The journey is about 2h 28m faster (7h 15m by train vs 9h 43m by car) and roughly $143 (€120) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($36 (€30) vs $178 (€150)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 PM 17h15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal+BASE
5:30 PM 17h15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IB494 · IB5075:40 PM 3h20 Santander Airport 9:00 PM Malaga Airport $509 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Supra Economy+BASE
3:30 PM 19h15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 AM Málaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses) $89 1 One-way 1 transfer
- VY1207 · VY1542
9:10 PM 11h25 Santander Airport 8:35 AM Malaga Airport $153 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04072+IB1005
7:05 AM 9h55 Santander station 5:00 PM Malaga Airport $166 1 One-way 1 transfer - 04072+IB507
7:05 AM 13h55 Santander station 9:00 PM Malaga Airport $166 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Málaga:
A train is $26 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Málaga costing on average $61 (€52).
A train is $309 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Málaga costing on average $344 (€289).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 45m.
Bus takes on average 17h 8m.
- Around 9 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 Secorbus, FlixBus to go to Málaga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Málaga by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Volotea, Iberia Express, Ryanair, CitizenPlane to go to Málaga by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
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