There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to Nerja by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Avn
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus ALSA - Njr-Grd(O) / ...
3h 7m€31–47Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Grenade to Nerja95.2 km
1h 43m€4–6Bus via Málaga
- Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Malaga Eeaabus ALSA - Gra-Mal / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus ALSA - Njr-Grd(O) / ...
4h€21–30Drive 96.4 km
- Drive from Alhambra to Nerjacar 96.4 km
1h 5m€16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Maro Empalmebus ALSA - Gda-Nj(Ot)
4h 26m€13–19
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Nerja is to rideshare which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Nerja is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Nerja. However, there are services departing from Granada - Avda de Madrid 1 and arriving at Maro Empalme via Granada Estación de Autobuses and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Alhambra and Nerja is 230 km. The road distance is 96.4 km.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Nerja without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Alhambra to Nerja, including transfers.
Alhambra to Nerja bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Granada Estación de Autobuses station.
Alhambra to Nerja bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Malaga Eeaa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Nerja is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Alhambra to Nerja.
There are 6355+ hotels available in Nerja.
What companies run services between Alhambra, Andalusia, Spain and Nerja, Spain?
You can take a vehicle from Alhambra to Nerja via Granada - Avda de Madrid 1, Granada - Estación de Autobuses, Granada Estación de Autobuses, Malaga Eeaa, Estación de Autobuses de Málaga, and Maro Empalme in around 4h.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Granada to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalme
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Malaga Eeaa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalme
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Granada Estación de Autobuses to Maro Empalme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Grenade to Nerja
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alhambra and Nerja. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.