How to travel from San Sebastián to Málaga, Spain

The distance between San Sebastián and Málaga is around 978km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Málaga by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Malaga Central Bus Station.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Socibus

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Drive

Drive to Málaga.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance978km (608 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Málaga

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Málaga by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between San Sebastián and Málaga is around 978km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from San Sebastián and Málaga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Málaga is to take the train which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Málaga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Málaga. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Málaga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between San Sebastián and Málaga. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 60m, 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 San Sebastián and Málaga. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Málaga with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 15h 20m.

Socibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Málaga. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Málaga. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Malaga Maria Zambrano. instead which will take 7h 60m.

The closest major airport to Málaga is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Málaga. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) 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 San Sebastián and Málaga. The distance is around 978km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Málaga is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Málaga

Transport options from San Sebastián to Málaga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
7h 60m
€105($105)
every 20 mins1,070km (665 miles)
Bus
15h 20m
€100($100)
twice daily1,110km (689 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€115($115)
on demand978km (608 miles)

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Airports near Málaga

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

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Málaga
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Málaga
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Málaga