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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Benalmádena is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €130 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Benalmádena is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Benalmádena?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Benalmádena. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Torrenueva via Bilbao Intermodal and Muelle Heredia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Benalmádena?

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 41m.

How far is it from Santander to Benalmádena?

The distance between Santander and Benalmádena is 771 km. The road distance is 909.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Benalmádena without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Santander to Benalmádena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Benalmádena bus from?

Santander to Benalmádena bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Benalmádena train from?

Santander to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Benalmádena?

The best way to get from Santander to Benalmádena is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 8h 41m, you could also bus via Burgos, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 1m.

Where does the Santander to Benalmádena bus arrive?

Santander to Benalmádena bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Benalmádena train arrive?

Santander to Benalmádena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Benalmádena?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Benalmádena is 909 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Santander to Benalmádena.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Benalmádena?

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Where can I stay near Benalmádena?

There are 15994+ hotels available in Benalmádena.

Santander to Benalmádena - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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 from Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)SDR - AGP
3h 27m
€70–255
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Málaga Airport (AGP)BIO - AGP
5h 9m
€40–129
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Malaga Maria ZambranoAve
8h 41m
€60–185
Bus via Burgos
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to BurgosAlsa
2. Take the bus from Burgos to Estación de Autobuses de MálagaAlsa
15h 1m
€84–129
Drive 909.3 km
1. Drive from Santander to Benalmádena909.3 km
10h 16m
€145–209
Bus, bus to Asturias Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Oviedo
2. Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]
3. Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Málaga Airport (AGP)OVD - AGP
6h 49m
€60–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to MálagaIrun
17h 29m
€54–99

Santander to Benalmádena by train

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8h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 771.5 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Ryanair and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Málaga Airport (AGP) once 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 41m.

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