How to travel from La Palma to Marbella, Spain
The distance between La Palma and Marbella is around 1,630km (1,013 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from La Palma to Marbella by plane, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marbella → La Palma if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Malaga (AGP).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€175($175)
Binter Canarias
+ 3 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife then Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the bus to Algeciras and then to Marbella.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€390($390)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and then to Huelva then drive to Marbella.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€570($570)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Palma and Marbella
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Palma to Marbella by plane, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between La Palma and Marbella is around 1,630km (1,013 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,494km (928 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from La Palma and Marbella by plane.
The quickest way to get from La Palma to Marbella is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between La Palma and Marbella is to fly which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Palma and Marbella. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between La Palma and Marbella. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from La Palma and Marbella. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and arrive at Malaga (AGP) - via Tenerife (TFN). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from La Palma to Marbella. There is however a flight that goes via Tenerife (TFN). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from La Palma to Marbella typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) and and arrive into Malaga (AGP).
The closest major airport to Marbella is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Marbella. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from La Palma to Marbella. We recommend that you fly from Santa Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Palma to Marbella is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Palma and Marbella
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 40m | €175($175) | hourly | 1,630km (1,013 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 3h | €390($390) | once a week | 1,872km (1,163 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 22h | €570($570) | twice a week | 1,879km (1,168 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between La Palma and Marbella
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Canaryfly
Ferry operators
Trasmediterránea S.A.
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Bus companies
Airports near Marbella
The following major airports near Marbella offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Málaga Airport (AGP)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Marbella
Jerez Airport (XRY)
- Distance
- 109km (67 miles) from Marbella
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Marbella