How to travel from Salamanca to Marbella, Spain
The distance between Salamanca and Marbella is around 714km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Salamanca to Marbella by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marbella → Salamanca if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€125($125)
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Bus
Take the bus to Malaga and then to Marbella.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€78($78)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano then take the bus to Marbella.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salamanca and Marbella
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salamanca to Marbella by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Salamanca and Marbella is around 714km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Salamanca and Marbella by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salamanca to Marbella is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Salamanca and Marbella, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salamanca and Marbella. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salamanca and Marbella. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salamanca to Marbella. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Malaga. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salamanca and Marbella. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salamanca to Marbella. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Salamanca and Marbella. The distance is around 714km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salamanca to Marbella is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salamanca and Marbella
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €125($125) | twice daily | 721km (448 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | €175($175) | twice daily | 808km (502 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 15m | €78($78) | once daily | 746km (463 miles) |
| Bus via Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur | 10h 50m | €69($69) | 3 times a week | 823km (511 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €95($95) | twice daily | 811km (504 miles) |
| Train to Madrid-Principe Pio, bus | 6h 40m | €95($95) | 5 times a day | 813km (505 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €85($85) | on demand | 714km (443 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salamanca and Marbella
Bus companies
Avanza Grupo
Airlines
Train operators
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