How to travel from Santander to Ronda, Spain

The distance between Santander and Ronda is around 870km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Santander to Ronda by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Santander (SDR) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Ronda.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Ronda.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Seville and then to Ronda.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ronda.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance954km (593 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and Ronda

There are several options for getting from Santander to Ronda by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Santander and Ronda is around 870km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 756km (470 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Santander and Ronda by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to Ronda is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and Ronda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and Ronda. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to Ronda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Renfe run train services between Santander and Ronda. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Santander and Ronda. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santander to Ronda. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Seville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.

ALSA and Damas run regular bus services between Santander and Ronda. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to Ronda. We recommend that you fly from Santander (SDR) to Malaga (AGP) then take the bus to Ronda. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Ronda is Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Ronda. Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) and San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Santander and Ronda. The distance is around 954km (593 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to Ronda is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and Ronda

Transport options from Santander to Ronda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 25m
€155($155)
every 20 mins870km (541 miles)
Fly to Jerez (XRY), Bus5h 15m
€145($145)
once daily950km (590 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 30m
€155($155)
every 20 mins978km (608 miles)
Train
8h 10m
€75($75)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Bus
14h 35m
€95($95)
once daily989km (614 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€175($175)
on demand954km (593 miles)

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Airports near Ronda

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

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Ronda
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Ronda
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ronda