There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Benalmádena by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane SDR - AGP
2h 11m€66–237Train
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
8h 6m€98–215Bus via Burgos
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus ALSA - Simn
15h€85–136Drive 909.3 km
- Drive from Santander to Benalmádenacar 909.3 km
10h 18m€149–214Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Málagabus Irun
17h 20m€85–128
Santander to Benalmádena by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Benalmádena is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 17h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Benalmádena is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Torremuelle via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Málaga M.Z. Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Santander and Benalmádena is 768 km. The road distance is 909.3 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Benalmádena without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €95 - €220.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Santander to Benalmádena, including transfers.
Santander to Benalmádena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Benalmádena is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus via Burgos, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Benalmádena, Spain?
Volotea, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Málaga Airport (AGP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Torremuelle via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Malaga Maria Zambrano, and Málaga M.Z. Cercanías in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Málaga Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–250
Flights from Santander Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Málaga Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambrano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- [email protected]
- Website
- Socibus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Socibus
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Benalmádena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Santander to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Benalmádena is 909 km. It takes approximately 10h 18m to drive from Santander to Benalmádena.
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