Malaga is well-served by major transport hubs, including Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) for air travel, the Málaga María Zambrano station which combines a central train station with a comprehensive bus terminal, and a ferry port for sea connections to North Africa.
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) handles international and domestic flights. One-way tickets can start from $35, with round-trip options from $66. Airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet, and Vueling offer direct routes from numerous European cities.
The Málaga María Zambrano station is a key hub for high-speed trains (AVE, Iryo, Renfe AVLO) connecting to major Spanish cities. A train journey from Madrid to Malaga typically takes 2 hours 47 minutes to 3 hours 23 minutes, with fares starting from €7 to €33.
The main bus station is adjacent to the María Zambrano train station. Direct buses are available from Malaga Airport to various coastal towns like Nerja, costing approximately €7-€9 with a travel time of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
The Airport Express Line A bus connects Malaga Airport to the city center, including the main bus and train stations. The journey costs €4 and takes approximately 15-27 minutes, running every 20-45 minutes from 7:00 AM to midnight.
The Cercanías C1 train provides a direct link from Malaga Airport to the city center (Centro Alameda or María Zambrano). A one-way ticket costs about €1.80, and the ride is around 11-12 minutes, with trains departing every 20-40 minutes from 6:44 AM to 00:54 AM.
Taxis are readily available outside Malaga Airport, offering a direct route to the city center in approximately 15-25 minutes. Fares typically range from €20-€25 to €25-€30, with a €5.50 airport supplement.
Several car rental companies operate at Malaga Airport, with daily rates starting from around €8.46 to €9.43. This offers flexibility for exploring the Costa del Sol.
The Malaga ferry port offers services to Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. Crossings are operated by companies like Balearia and Acciona Trasmediterranea, with durations ranging from 6 to 7 hours 30 minutes. Ticket prices vary from £48 to £493.
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