Malaga Airport serves a very wide range of destinations from close Torremolinos to distant Granada. Here is what each option costs.
Price breakdown by transport type
Cercanías train (C1)
- Airport to Malaga city centre: EUR 1.80
- Airport to Torremolinos: EUR 1.80
- Airport to Fuengirola: EUR 3.90
- Trains run every 20 minutes, 6:30 AM to 11:40 PM
- Limitation: Only serves stations on the C1 line. For Marbella, Nerja, or inland destinations, you need another form of transport.
Airport Express Bus (Line A)
- To Malaga city centre: EUR 4
- Journey time: 30-40 minutes
Long-distance bus (ALSA/Avanza)
- To Marbella: EUR 8-12
- To Fuengirola: EUR 5-8
- To Nerja: EUR 10-14
- Slow but economical for budget solo travellers
Metered taxi
All airport journeys include a fixed airport supplement. Fares below are typical ranges:- Malaga city centre: EUR 15-25
- Torremolinos: EUR 15-22
- Fuengirola: EUR 30-42
- Marbella: EUR 55-80
- Puerto Banús: EUR 60-85
- Estepona: EUR 80-100
- Nerja: EUR 75-100
- Granada: EUR 120-160
- Ronda: EUR 110-140
Note: Journeys to Marbella and beyond may use the AP-7 toll motorway; confirm with the driver whether the toll is included or added. The toll adds EUR 3-8.
Pre-booked private transfer
- Sedan to Malaga city: EUR 20-30
- Sedan to Torremolinos: EUR 20-28
- Sedan to Fuengirola: EUR 35-48
- Sedan to Marbella: EUR 60-85
- Sedan to Nerja: EUR 80-105
- Sedan to Granada: EUR 130-165
- Minivan (up to 7) to Marbella: EUR 85-110
All prices fixed at booking, no toll surprises.
Cost by destination
| Destination | Distance | Train | Taxi | Transfer (sedan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga city | 8 km | EUR 1.80 | EUR 15-25 | EUR 20-30 |
| Torremolinos | 10 km | EUR 1.80 | EUR 15-22 | EUR 20-28 |
| Benalmadena | 17 km | EUR 2.40 | EUR 22-32 | EUR 28-38 |
| Fuengirola | 27 km | EUR 3.90 | EUR 30-42 | EUR 35-48 |
| Marbella | 55 km | — | EUR 55-80 | EUR 60-85 |
| Puerto Banús | 60 km | — | EUR 60-85 | EUR 65-90 |
| Estepona | 80 km | — | EUR 80-100 | EUR 85-110 |
| Nerja | 65 km | — | EUR 75-100 | EUR 80-105 |
| Granada | 130 km | — | EUR 120-160 | EUR 130-165 |
| Ronda | 100 km | — | EUR 110-140 | EUR 115-145 |
What drives the cost
Distance is the dominant factor across this wide catchment area. Torremolinos at 10 km is EUR 15-22 by taxi; Estepona at 80 km is EUR 80-100. The coast stretches far in both directions.
The AP-7 toll motorway runs parallel to the N-340 coast road. It is significantly faster, especially in summer when the N-340 through Torremolinos and Fuengirola is slow. The toll adds EUR 3-8 depending on distance. Taxis may or may not use it — confirm beforehand or accept it will be added.
Ronda involves a mountain road (A-367) with winding sections. The 100 km takes 80-95 minutes — longer than purely distance-based expectations.
Group size makes a significant difference on long routes. Four people splitting a EUR 70 Marbella taxi pay EUR 17.50 each, which is comparable to bus fares per person.
The value perspective
For Malaga city: the train at EUR 1.80 is one of Europe's best airport transport deals. Nothing else comes close.
For the western coast (Fuengirola to Marbella): taxis and transfers become the practical option. The coast bus is slow. For groups, a taxi or transfer per person is economical.
For Granada and Ronda: a private transfer or taxi is unavoidable. These are long journeys. Book in advance for a fixed price rather than a metered taxi for predictability.