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AGP → Málaga

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Málaga

The quickest way from Málaga-Costa del Sol to Málaga Centro-Alameda is usually the Cercanías train C1 (12–15 min). It is also the cheapest option. Landing late, use Express bus A (Aeropuerto) or Taxi (meter, airport minimum fare).

  1. AGPArrivalsAeropuerto station, by Terminal 3
  2. Cercanías train C1 · 12–15 min
  3. Málaga María Zambrano (AVE station) and Málaga Centro-AlamedaRenfe
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. Málaga Centro-AlamedaMálaga

Málaga Centro-Alameda is 8 km (5 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

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AGPMálaga Centro-Ala…8 km (5 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) and Málaga Centro-Alameda. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
Cercanías train C1, Express bus A (Aeropuerto)
Fastest
Cercanías train C1
Arriving late
Express bus A (Aeropuerto), Taxi (meter, airport minimum fare)
With kids
Taxi (meter, airport minimum fare)
Heavy luggage
Taxi (meter, airport minimum fare)

Every option compared

OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Cercanías train C1
Renfe		Aeropuerto station, by Terminal 3 → Málaga María Zambrano (AVE station) and Málaga Centro-Alameda12–15 minVariesEvery 20 minutes
Express bus A (Aeropuerto)
EMT Málaga		Bus stop outside arrivals, Terminal 3 → Málaga city centre (Alameda Principal)15–25 min€4
as of 8 October 2026		Every 15 minutes; last bus from the airport at midnight
Taxi (meter, airport minimum fare)
Málaga taxis		Taxi rank outside arrivals → Door to door15–20 minVariesOn demand

Step by step

Cercanías train C1 train

Pick-up
Aeropuerto station, by Terminal 3
Goes to
Málaga María Zambrano (AVE station) and Málaga Centro-Alameda
Time
12–15 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Payment
Tickets from the station machines
  1. Follow the train signs from arrivals to the station at Terminal 3.
  2. Take the C1 towards Málaga Centro; María Zambrano is the stop for long-distance trains.

Express bus A (Aeropuerto) bus

Pick-up
Bus stop outside arrivals, Terminal 3
Goes to
Málaga city centre (Alameda Principal)
Time
15–25 min
Price
€4 (8 October 2026)
Frequency
Every 15 minutes; last bus from the airport at midnight
  1. Walk out of arrivals to the line A stop and pay on board.

Taxi (meter, airport minimum fare) taxi

Pick-up
Taxi rank outside arrivals
Goes to
Door to door
Time
15–20 min
Frequency
On demand
Payment
Airport minimum fare €17.37 on weekdays 06:00–22:00, higher at night, weekends and holidays
  1. Take a taxi from the official rank outside arrivals.

Málaga-Costa del Sol airport guide →

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org — airport and airlines-and-destinations table, checked 2026-10-01
  • aena.es — C1 to the centre and María Zambrano in about 15 minutes, every 20 minutes
  • visita.malaga.eu — line A every 15 minutes, €4, last bus from the airport at midnight
  • aena.es — airport taxi tariffs and minimum fares

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