How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Santiago de Compostela to Málaga

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $68.

Distance: 478 miles (770 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga:

A train is $124 (€99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga costing on average $133 (€106).

A train is $242 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga costing on average $251 (€200).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 14m.

Bus takes on average 16h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Málaga including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga among Omio's users.

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from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AVE04314+iryo06168
    11:48 AM8h08
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Renfe AVLO04154+iryo06168
    5:47 AM14h09
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Renfe AVLO04334+iryo06208
    4:26 PM7h28
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer

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  • Renfe AVLO04494+iryo06168
    10:49 AM9h07
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    7:56 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe AVLO04154+iryo06020
    5:47 AM12h17
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    6:04 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE04254+iryo06208
    2:37 PM9h17
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:54 PMMálaga María Zambrano
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    3:00 PM19h30
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    10:30 AMMalaga, Estación de Autobuses
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga

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There are 3 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Málaga including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga:

A train is $124 (€99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga costing on average $133 (€106).

A train is $242 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga costing on average $251 (€200).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Málaga take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 14m.

Bus takes on average 16h 28m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga is approximately 478 miles (770 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Málaga as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Málaga María Zambrano.
  • Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Malaga, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, MonBus to go to Málaga by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Iberia to go to Málaga by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Málaga by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santiago de Compostela to Málaga with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela 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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