How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Marbella, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Marbella is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Marbella by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarbellaSantiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Malaga (AGP).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Algeciras and then to Marbella.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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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.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Marbella.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance1,139km (707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Marbella

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Marbella by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Marbella is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 774km (481 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Marbella by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Marbella is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Marbella, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Marbella. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Malaga (AGP). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santiago de Compostela and Marbella. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Marbella. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Algeciras. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 50m.

ALSA, Avanza Grupo and Transportes Comes run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Marbella. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santiago de Compostela and Marbella. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and arrive at Malaga (AGP). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Santiago de Compostela and Marbella with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly between Santiago de Compostela and Marbella. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and and arrive into Malaga (AGP). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Santiago de Compostela to Marbella typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Santiago de Compostela and Marbella. The distance is around 1,139km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Marbella is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Marbella

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Marbella
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€145($145)
every 3 hours837km (520 miles)
Bus
19h 50m
€140($140)
once daily1,343km (835 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 35m
€120($120)
every 20 mins1,151km (715 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
€135($135)
on demand1,139km (707 miles)

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Airports near Marbella

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

AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Marbella
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (67 miles) from Marbella
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Marbella