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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Santander to Málaga
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€78
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€78
Fastest journey on Sep 17
9 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
9 h 49 m
Trains on Sep 17
1
Distance
752 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santander to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Málaga will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
It's difficult to get from Santander to Málaga without transferring at least once.
04142+
062081:55 PM9h49Santander station11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano€781One-way1 transfer
- 04142+062081:55 PM9h49Santander station11:44 PMMálaga María Zambrano€781One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Santander to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €152 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €152, while a bus costs an average of €170.
Distance: 752 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€170 Average price | €152 Average price Cheapest | €149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Málaga:
A flight is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Málaga costing on average €170.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
Live departures
Santander to Málaga train times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Málaga trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04142+06208 | 1:55 PM Santander station | 9h49 | 11:44 PM Málaga María Zambrano | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santander to Málaga
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Take a train from Santander to Málaga and enjoy the approximately 752 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:35.
Distance 752 km |
Average train duration 7h 14m |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA from Santander to Málaga trainsRenfe ALVIA trains will get you between Santander and Málaga from €24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Santander to Málaga
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Málaga by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santander to Málaga
Most Santander to Málaga trains use the Santander to Malaga María Zambrano station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Málaga train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Santander station do trains to Málaga leave from?
Santander train station facilities and services
Santander has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Santander.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Santander.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santander. Information desks are available at Santander.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santander.
Which Málaga station do trains from Santander arrive at?
Getting to Malaga María Zambrano from Málaga city centre
Malaga María Zambrano is 1 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga María Zambrano train station facilities and services
Malaga María Zambrano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 100 Montaditos, Burger King, Dunkin' Coffee, Gino's, Lizarran, Orient Express Cafeteria, The Posada of Brazil, Pizza Hut, Rail Coffee, The Good Burger, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free throughout the station. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45. Information desks are located in the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malaga María Zambrano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Malaga María Zambrano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga María Zambrano: The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel ILUNION Málaga, Barceló Málaga, Eurostars Málaga.
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