What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Nerja?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Nerja is to bus via Burgos which costs €85 - €190 and takes 15h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Nerja?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Nerja is to fly and drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Nerja?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Nerja. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Maro Empalme via Estación de autobuses de Burgos and Estación de Autobuses de Málaga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.

How far is it from Santander to Nerja?

The distance between Santander and Nerja is 796 km. The road distance is 900.4 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Nerja without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Nerja without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 43m and costs €110 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Nerja?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Santander to Nerja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Nerja bus from?

Santander to Nerja bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where does the Santander to Nerja bus arrive?

Santander to Nerja bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.

Can I drive from Santander to Nerja?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Nerja is 900 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Santander to Nerja.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Nerja?

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Where can I stay near Nerja?

There are 6413+ hotels available in Nerja.

Santander to Nerja - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Nerja by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane SDR - GRX
2. Drive from Granada-Jaén-Airport-GRX to Nerjacar
2h 43m
€81–254
Fly to Málaga Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane SDR - AGP
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus
3h 8m
€70–203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria Zambranotrain Ave
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus
8h 43m
€111–243
Bus via Burgos
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus
2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Maro Empalmebus
15h 21m
€87–184
Drive 900.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Nerjacar 900.4 km
9h 38m
€143–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Málagabus
3. Take the bus from Puerto Malaga to Maro Empalmebus
18h 41m
€95–159

Santander Airport (SDR) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) flights

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3h 10mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 795.7 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Nerja via Estación de autobuses de Burgos, Estación de Autobuses de Málaga, and Maro Empalme in around 15h 21m.

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