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Malaga Airport Transfer: Bus, Train and More

Compare Malaga airport transfer options: express bus to Malaga centro for €4, C1 train times, and buses to Marbella, Estepona, Nerja and Lisbon.

Quick answer

For a Malaga airport transfer to the city centre, the Express Line bus costs €4 and carries luggage free. The C1 train reaches Malaga centre in 12 minutes. Other buses connect Marbella, Estepona, Nerja and Lisbon.

HowTimePriceNotes
Bus (Express Line)€4Airport-Málaga centro express line; single ticket costs €4; luggage carried free; tickets can be bought (VISA or Mastercard) or in cash on board the bus.
Train (Line C1)Málaga centre: 12 minutesLine C1 Málaga Centro Alameda - Fuengirola; approximate transfer times: Fuengirola 34 minutes, Benalmádena 18 minutes, Málaga María Zambrano 8 minutes, Málaga centre 12 minutes.
Bus (Avanzabús)Connects the airport with the bus station in Marbella.
Bus (Avanzabús)Connects the airport to the town of Estepona.
Bus (Alsa)Connects the town of Nerja with the airport.
Bus (Flixbus)Daily service connecting Malaga Airport with the cities of Cordoba, Évora and Lisbon.
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Malaga Airport to Malaga City Centre

The Express Line bus goes to Malaga centro and costs €4 for a single ticket. Luggage is carried free. You can buy tickets with VISA or Mastercard, or pay in cash on board the bus. The C1 train also runs to Malaga centre in about 12 minutes. It stops at Malaga María Zambrano in 8 minutes. Both options are simple and frequent.

Malaga Airport to Other Towns and Cities

The C1 train continues to Benalmádena in 18 minutes and Fuengirola in 34 minutes. Avanzabús connects the airport with Marbella bus station and with Estepona. Alsa connects Nerja with the airport. Flixbus runs a daily service to Cordoba, Évora and Lisbon. These services let you reach many Costa del Sol towns without a car.

Practical Tips for Your Transfer

Remember that the Express Line bus to Malaga centro costs €4 and luggage is free. You can pay by VISA, Mastercard or cash on the bus. Train times from the airport are about 12 minutes to Malaga centre, 8 minutes to María Zambrano, 18 minutes to Benalmádena and 34 minutes to Fuengirola. Check schedules on arrival as times can vary. An eSIM can give you data as soon as you land, so you can look up routes and buy tickets online.

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Questions

How much is the bus from Malaga Airport to the city centre?

The Express Line bus to Malaga centro costs €4 for a single ticket. Luggage is carried free.

How long does the train take from Malaga Airport to Malaga centre?

The C1 train takes about 12 minutes to Malaga centre. It takes 8 minutes to Malaga María Zambrano.

Can I buy a bus ticket on board at Malaga Airport?

Yes, you can buy Express Line bus tickets with VISA or Mastercard, or in cash on board the bus.

Which bus goes from Malaga Airport to Marbella?

Avanzabús connects the airport with the bus station in Marbella.

Is there a direct bus from Malaga Airport to Lisbon?

Flixbus runs a daily service connecting Malaga Airport with Cordoba, Évora and Lisbon.

Sources. Checked against the official pages on 28 September 2026: aena.es · aena.es · aena.es · aena.es

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