How to travel from Málaga to Salamanca, Spain

The distance between Málaga and Salamanca is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Málaga to Salamanca by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Salamanca.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Salamanca.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Salamanca.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Salamanca.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Málaga and Salamanca

There are several options for getting from Málaga to Salamanca by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Málaga and Salamanca is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Málaga and Salamanca by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Málaga to Salamanca is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and Salamanca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and Salamanca. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga to Salamanca. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and Salamanca. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Málaga and Salamanca. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Málaga and Salamanca with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 35m.

ALSA, FlixBus and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Málaga and Salamanca. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to Salamanca. We recommend that you fly from Malaga (AGP) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Salamanca. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Salamanca is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 185km (115 miles) from Salamanca. Vigo Airport (VGO) (VGO) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Málaga and Salamanca. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to Salamanca is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Málaga and Salamanca

Transport options from Málaga to Salamanca
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
€120($120)
twice daily680km (423 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€130($130)
twice daily939km (583 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
€170($170)
twice daily757km (470 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€87($87)
twice daily750km (466 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 35m
€70($70)
once daily683km (424 miles)
Bus via Madrid10hrs
€61($61)
3 times a week764km (475 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€79($79)
on demand666km (414 miles)

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Airports near Salamanca

The following major airports near Salamanca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Salamanca
VGO
Vigo Airport (VGO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Salamanca
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Salamanca