The cheapest and fastest trains from Santander to Málaga
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Málaga will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Santander for Málaga every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 752 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Santander to Málaga
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 1.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £41.
Distance: 752 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £209 Average Price | £220 Average Price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Santander to Málaga train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:11 Santander | 3h23 | 07:34 Málaga | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santander to Málaga
Distance 752 km |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 20:35 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros from Santander to Málaga trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Santander and Málaga from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Santander to Málaga train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santander and Málaga
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Free throughout the station.
- Open daily from 07:00 to 23:00.
- 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
- The station is fully accessible and includes adapted elevators and platforms. Additional services can be arranged by contacting the station before traveling.
- Hotel ILUNION Málaga
- Barceló Málaga
- Eurostars Málaga
- Mon - Sun: 05:00 - 00:45
- Located in the station's main concourse.
- Commuter rail lines: C1, C2
- Bus lines: 1, 3, 10, 16, 19, 24, 27, C2
- Train lines: Avant, AVE, Media Distancia
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