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How to get fromMálaga to Santanderby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Santander by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Santander Airport

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    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane AGP - SDR
    2h 51m
    €61–212

  2. Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane AGP - BIO
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    5h 44m
    €45–147

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Ic / ...
    8h 27m
    €104–223

  4. Bus via Burgos

    1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus bus Alsa
    2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
    14h 15m
    €83–117

  5. Drive 892.6 km

    1. Drive from Málaga to Santandercar car 892.6 km
    10h 16m
    €141–204

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Málaga to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus Algeciras
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
    15h 28m
    €80–124

Málaga to Santander by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Santander, Spain?

Volotea, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Santander via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 27m.

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