Malaga Airport (AGP) to the city and the Costa del Sol
The C-1 train takes 12 minutes into Malaga, 8 to the AVE station and 34 to Fuengirola. The EMT express bus is 4 EUR flat.
- The train is the fast way in: 12 minutes to Malaga centre, and only 8 minutes to Maria Zambrano, where the high speed trains leave from.
- It carries on down the coast: Benalmadena in 18 minutes, Fuengirola in 34.
- If your hotel is on the Costa del Sol, never go into Malaga. Take the train straight to the resort.
- The EMT Express Aeropuerto bus is a flat 4 EUR, whatever the distance.
- The bus runs every 20 to 25 minutes at peak and stops at both the AVE station and the bus station.
- Renfe prices the train by zones, so the fare depends where you get off, while the bus does not.
The train, and why it beats the bus
| Destination | Journey time |
|---|---|
| Malaga Maria Zambrano (AVE station) | 8 minutes |
| Malaga centre | 12 minutes |
| Benalmadena | 18 minutes |
| Fuengirola | 34 minutes |
- The C-1 line runs through the airport, which is why it is quick in both directions.
- Eight minutes to the high speed station makes a same day connection to Madrid or Cordoba realistic without a taxi.
- Down the coast it is a resort shuttle: Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola are all on the line.
- Renfe charges by the number of zones, so buy to your station rather than assuming a flat price.
The bus
- 4 EUR, flat, on the EMT Linea Express Aeropuerto.
- Every 20 to 25 minutes at peak times.
- It connects with the whole EMT network, and stops at both Maria Zambrano and the bus station, which is the departure point for the rest of the province.
- Buy a QR ticket in the EMT Malaga app, or pay on board.
- Luggage travels free, which is the bus's advantage over a crowded commuter train in August.
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