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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Nerja
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Nerja is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Nerja will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 11 buses that leave Madrid for Nerja on Thu, Dec 11, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct buses cover the 407 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus, flight, and train for Madrid to Nerja
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Nerja among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €32.
Distance: 407 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€32 Average price | €90 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Madrid to Nerja bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Nerja buses for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 11:30 AM Madrid | 7h15 | 6:45 PM Nerja | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 PM Madrid | 6h45 | 8:15 PM Nerja | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 PM Madrid | 6h45 | 4:15 AM Nerja | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 11 | |||||
| Normal · Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h00 | 8:30 AM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 6:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h00 | 2:00 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h30 | 1:45 PM Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Madrid to Nerja
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Buses from Madrid to Nerja run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 407 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 407 km |
Average bus duration 5h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Interbus, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to NerjaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Nerja with Alsa, Interbus, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Nerja
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Nerja by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nerja, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nerja, N-340 (Autobus linea Frigiliana-Nerja), located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Nerja
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- Bus: Frigiliana-Nerja
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