How to travel from Santander to Málaga

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Compare bus, train, 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 $100. 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 $100, and a flight costs an average of $72.

Distance: 467 miles (752 km)

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$100

Average price

Cheapest

$112

Average price

$257

Average price

15h 26m

Average total duration

14h 56m

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30m

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7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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30m

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5h 18m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

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3h 0m

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0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

2.3 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

Secorbus

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Renfe ALVIA

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Ryanair

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Santander to Málaga

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 2594
09:45PM1h40
Santander Airport
11:25PMMalaga Airport
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 2594
09:45PM1h40
Santander Airport
11:25PMMalaga Airport
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 2594
09:45PM1h40
Santander Airport
11:25PMMalaga Airport
$271One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AlsaNormal+SecorbusBASE
05:30PM17h15
Santander, Estación de Autobuses
10:45AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)
$881One-way
1 transfer
AlsaSupra Economy+SecorbusBASE
03:30PM19h15
Santander, Estación de Autobuses
10:45AMMálaga, Paseo de los Tilos (Estación de Autobuses)
$1021One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04142+Air EuropaUX5031
01:58PM8h57
Santander station
10:55PMMalaga Airport
$3311One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04072+Air EuropaUX5049
06:48AM11h22
Santander station
06:10PMMalaga Airport
$4621One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04072+Air EuropaUX5047
06:48AM13h27
Santander station
08:15PMMalaga Airport
$4621One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santander to Málaga

Travel to Málaga 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 Santander to Málaga.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Santander and Málaga including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santander to Málaga is a flight with an average price of $72 (€58).

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 $100 (€81).

A flight is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Málaga costing on average $112 (€91).

The fastest way to travel from Santander to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 28m.

Bus takes on average 13h 45m.

The distance from Santander to Málaga is approximately 467 miles (752 km).
The average frequency per day from Santander to Málaga is:
  • 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, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

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

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